Finance Officer - School Based - Register Your Interest

Job Reference 18188_03/07/23
Closing date December 11, 2123
Location 243 Gladstone Road, Dutton Park Queensland, Australia 4102
Status Permanent / Contract

About this job

  • Part Time | Full Time
  • Fixed Term | Permanent | Casual opportunities
  • $32.21 to $48.97 per hour + up to 12.75% Super  (commensurate with qualifications & experience)

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) welcomes EOI (Expressions of Interest) from applicants wishing to work in Finance in our schools.
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About the role

The Finance Officer assists the School Leadership Team with a wide variety of financial and administrative functions to support the financial operations of the school.

Under the direction of the Principal, this position coordinates financial administration activities and provides support to ensure the school delivers on key reporting deadlines.

This is a diverse role where you will have the platform to showcase your financial knowledge and organisational skills.
You will work closely with Support Accountants, School Leadership Administration Team, Staff, Parents and Vendors.

About you

To succeed in this role you will demonstrate:

  • Initiative and attention to detail
  • Effective communication dealing with various stakeholders
  • Highly organised
  • Sound judgement, confidentiality and discretion
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • BCE finance system - Microsoft Dynamics D365 - experience advantageous but not essential

Example of typical duties
  • reconciliation of accounts
  • cashier and banking duties
  • data entry
  • report preparation
  • general administration functions

Eligibility
  • Eligibility to work within Australia for the period of this appointment
  • Currently hold or ability to obtain Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement

BCE benefits: Stronger connections today. Inspired people tomorrow.
Belonging to something bigger allows us all to play a key role in building better communities for the future we are all proud to be part of.
You will quickly become a core part of a compassionate and professional team that values diversity of thought and a commitment to building and shaping future generations.

  • Meaningful work where you can make a difference
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Up to 12.75% superannuation (with co-contributions)
  • Competitive remuneration with salary 
  • Access to professional development

At BCE we are committed to:
  • ensuring the safety of all our students, as this position involves working with children appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with legislation.
  • equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We employ people of all faiths and denominations, we are accepting and respectful of individual's personal beliefs. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
  • committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for people with disability. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to equitably participate, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.


FAQ: Do I have to be Catholic?
You are not required to be Catholic for this position.

Contact Person:
Ella Kopcikas

Contact Telephone Number: 07 3033 7401

Contact Email: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au