About this job
- Part time Fixed Term | 5 day Fortnight (38hrs/fn) - Wk 1 = 3 days, Wk 2 = 2 days - 7.6hrs/day (open to negotiation on days and hours to be flexible for the right candidate)
- Commencing immediately until 23/12/2025
- Salary commencing at $124,675 - $138,521 + Super (pro rata for part time)
- Fraser Coast Region | Flexible working arrangements
About the role
This position is a key finance support role within Brisbane Catholic Education operating on a business partnering model to provide high-level, contextualised finance consultancy services and advice to an allocation of BCE schools. This role will support our schools across the Fraser Coast region from Maryborough, Harvey Bay and out to Childers/Gayndah.
You will work collaboratively with both school and office staff to provide strategic and operational advice and support on a range of school finance related activities.
Your key responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational advice, consultancy and support to schools in relation to the administration and management of their budgetary and financial resources
- Undertake internal reviews and ensure identified improvements are actioned
- Deliver professional support and guidance to schools on a range of finance, budgeting and reporting activities to ensure compliance with legislative, policy and procedural requirements
- Build financial capabilities and professional expertise within school administration and leadership teams
- Guide and support schools to understand and action any census and other finance related reporting requirements
- Provide strategic advice and direction on the implementation of approved financial policy and procedures in schools
- Identify and develop strategies, policies, procedures and systems that respond to current and emerging needs and support effective and accountable financial practices in schools
- Consult with internal stakeholders to evaluate the financial implications of business case submissions and provide advice and guidance where necessary
To be successful in this role you will
- Experience in a senior finance business partnering role within a large and complex organisation
- High level strategic financial analysis experience
- End of month processing, budget preparation, general ledger and BAS
- High level MS Excel skills
- A strong customer service focus
- Experience working effectively with internal and external stakeholders to build collaborative working relationships
- Experience in identifying and developing strategies, policies, procedures and systems
- Mentoring and coaching skills
- High level communication skills
- Experience in an education setting is desirable
Qualifications
- Relevant tertiary qualifications
- Eligible for membership of a professional Accounting body e.g. CPA Australia
- Current driver’s licence (own motor vehicle required) - travel to schools in the Fraser Coast Region is required
For more detail, please refer to the attached Role Description.
All BCE employees will be:
- eligible to work in Australia
- Hold or be eligible to hold a Positive Notice Blue card work working with children.
- Have a commitment to Safeguarding
- The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
- Provide proof of identity at the interview as part of the pre employment screening process
For more detail, please refer to the attached Role Description.
About the organisation
Brisbane Catholic Education is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland and proudly hold the title of the largest diocese in the state. With over 147 schools under our umbrella, we are dedicated to providing exceptional education to students across the region.
Belonging to something bigger allows to play a key role in building better communities for a future we will all proud to be part of.
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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.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Should you require specific adjustments to the recruitment process to participate equitably, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.
Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and appointment of a successful candidate may occur prior closing date
Contact Email: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 25-Sep-2024