About this job
Estimated start date: Monday 30 September 2024
Position tenure: Continuing
Weeks worked: Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 38 hours per week
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 5- $75,925 - $79,619 per annum + Super (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
About our school: St Columba's Primary School is located in the inner northern Brisbane suburb of Wilston with an approximate enrolment of 540 students. The quality of teaching and learning at St Columba’s meets the highest standards set by Government and Catholic authorities, performing at high standards against system measures and in public facing data. St Columba’s actively sets and regularly reviews its goals for supporting the diverse needs of all students. Although ours is an inner-city parish primary school we meet our responsibility to prepare young people for their future in a global society. This requires us to adopt new technologies and new teaching techniques within a rapidly changing environment to ensure that our students are well prepared for the challenges of the 21st Century. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
About the role - The successful applicant will be managing the day-to-day operational financial transactions, including the end of month BAS, School fees, along with managing the Tuckshop, Uniform Shop, P&F transactions once we absorb their finances.
Teachers will also appreciate the support of the Finance Officer in navigating the buying platform, along with managing school excursions and camps. In conjunction with the principal, setting the school budget is another important task. The Finance Officer works full time including a few additional weeks in the school holidays.
About you - We need a person with a strong financial background, with great attention to detail, who works calmly under pressure. The successful applicant will need to work within a busy school office environment. Knowledge of the BCE financial packages is not essential, however it may be an advantage.
To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Andrew Peter Oberthur
Contact number: 0409872621
Contact email: aoberthur@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 28-Jul-2024