About this job
Estimated start date: Commencing Term 1, 2025
Position tenure: Term Time/Fixed Term
Weeks worked: Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays
Tenure duration (where Fixed Term): One year (likely to extend to a continuing position in 2026)
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 38 hours per week term time with up to 5 additional weeks across the year
Salary level, range or hourly rate: $40.15 per hour + super(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
Founded by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in 1925, St Joseph’s Primary stands strong in its traditions and history within the parish of Nambour. The school has a proud reputation for its inclusive approach to education, embracing and catering for the needs of our diverse learners. Making learning visible is key in the schools pedagogical approach with a special focus on the social-emotional wellbeing of all its students. This approach works to develop in children an ability to clearly articulate what that they are learning, how they are progressing with that learning and to identify the next steps that will move their learning forward. Such an approach ensures that all students are given every opportunity to embrace their faith, be inspired to succeed and to nurture relationships (Vision Statement extract) as we seek to Teach, Challenge and Transform (Mission) in readiness for life within and beyond school. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
We are seeking a professional forward thinking person to join our administration team. This
position will assists the School Leadership Team with financial and administrative functions to
support the operations of the school. The School Finance Secretary is responsible for providing
strategic advice and managing administration, financial matters and daily operations across the
school. A high level of communication and interpersonal skills are required. You will work
closely with Support Accountants, School Leadership Administration Team, Staff, Parents and
Suppliers.
Example of typical duties
• Management of school financials
• Billing and collection of school fees
• Reconciliation of accounts
• Cashier and banking duties
• Data entry
• Report preparation
• General administration functions
To succeed in this role you will demonstrate:
- General administration functions
• Initiative and attention to detail
• Effective communication dealing with various stakeholders
• Highly organised
• Sound judgement, confidentiality and discretion
• experience advantageous but not essential in BCE finance systems - Microsoft
Dynamics D365/ Buying Platform and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
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: Michelle Young
Contact number: 54419222
Contact email: myoung@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 13-Oct-2024