School Finance Coordinator

at  Brisbane Catholic Education

Estimated start date: Commencing Early Term 3 (Start Date Negotiable)
Position tenure: Permanent
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday.
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 5 - $38.29 per hour(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
St Edwards School caters for primary students with an approximate enrolment of 540 students. Our motto is Love, Growth & Peace. At St Edwards we seek to provide an environment where children are able to live and grow in faith, life and learning. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
We are seeking a Finance Coordinator with a demonstrated working knowledge of school financial accounting, fee management, and has a friendly welcoming, caring and compassionate disposition.

CAPABILITIES

• Skillful negotiator and ability to liaise with the school community with empathy and respect.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in finance, accounting or similar will be highly regarded.

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.

DUTIES

• Maintain all school financials including accounts payable, accounts receivable, supervision of petty cash, EFTPOS operation and balancing, floats for school functions, reconciliation of bank accounts, prepare monthly BAS return, undertake End of Month and End of Year Rollovers.
• Prepare reports for the Principal
• Support the school administration team and assist with general office operations

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: Brendan Gillespie
Contact number: 32080922
Contact email: pdaisyhill@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 14-Jul-2024
School Finance Level 5

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