School Finance Coordinator - St Francis Xavier's Primary School, GOODNA at Brisbane Catholic Education

, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

39.44

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Operations, Process Development, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Budget Administration, Procurement Management, Financial Legislation, Supervision, Training, Effective Financial Management

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

About Brisbane Catholic Education Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education. About our school St Francis Xavier is a Catholic, co-educational P-6 school with an enrolment of over 470 students, situated in the City of Ipswich, adjacent to the Ipswich Motorway. The school has been in existence for more than 100 years, having been established in 1910. It is a school which has welcomed children and families from many countries around the world. Over forty nationalities are represented. We are proud of the way that our community blends the best from these cultures to develop and reflect the motto of the school: "Kids Who Care". At St Francis Xavier School, we pride ourselves on working together as a community for the benefit of our children. We have a strong belief that learning is a lifelong endeavour and that we can all learn from each other. This belief is tightly aligned with our mission statement and with our beliefs and values about teaching and learning. Explore our school website to learn more about us. Summary Bring your expertise in financial operations, process development, data analysis, and team leadership to an exciting role where you’ll support school success! Location: St Francis Xavier - Goodna Start date: Commencing January, 2026 Work hours: 38.00 hours per week Salary: School Officer Level 5 - $39.44/hour + super (School Salary Scale) Status: Term Time | Permanent Extra days/week may be requested above term time to supprot school needs. Ad close date: 11 January, 2025 Contact: Kellie Jacobsen | pgoodnaenrolments@bne.catholic.edu.au About the opportunity In this position you will be responsible for: Overseeing the development, maintenance and operations of relevant systems and resources and recommending improvements to processes and procedures Developing and interpreting legislation, regulations, procedures and other guideline material relating to the financial operations of the school Preparing and maintaining procurement activities, including overseeing budget administration, and activities Reviewing, developing and implementing processes and systems that enable effective financial management consistent with the school’s strategic and operational objectives Supervising and training support staff as required. About you To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including: Proven ability to oversee and improve systems and resources Strong understanding of financial legislation, regulations, and procedures Experience in managing procurement and budget administration Skills in developing and implementing effective financial management processes Leadership ability to supervise and train support staff Tertiary qualification at Diploma level in Finance or related field For this position you are not required to be Catholic. Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements: Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement. Why choose BCE Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent) Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options  Active staff social club and wellness programs  Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program. Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date. Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. 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 checks 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. 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 position. 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Responsibilities

The School Finance Coordinator will oversee the development and maintenance of financial systems and resources, recommending improvements to processes. They will also manage procurement activities and supervise support staff as needed.