Position: Finance Secretary
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Permanent, Full TimeSalary: $71,252 - 73,490 per annum pending experience + Super
Closing Date: Monday, 25 November 2024 unless filled prior
St Joseph's Catholic School, Mount Isa is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 6. Established in 1932 by the Sisters of St Joseph, today the school is a vibrant, multicultural learning community renowned as one of Mount Isa's finest schools for academic, sporting and cultural excellence. St Joseph's Catholic School has a state of the art library and an indoor sport and performing arts building. We provide students with specialist teaching in Music, Drama, Instrumental Music, Physical Education, Science, Environmental Education and Cultural Studies.
Mount Isa is Western Queensland’s largest township, it is a vibrant multicultural city, a regional hub for business and is surrounded by a number of natural wonders, all within short driving distances.
About the role
St Joseph's Catholic School, Mt Isa is seeking a passionate and adaptable finance professional to join our team. This position is a Full-time, Permanent role and commencing 20 January 2025.
The Finance Secretary demonstrates a high degree of financial skill and proficiency in managing a large volume task including accurate receipting, school fee processing and enquiries, plus assisting with debt collection and monitoring budget variances. This together with possessing outstanding customer service and administration skills, adapting to evolving business requirement and striving for enhanced efficiency and continual improvements. The Finance Secretary is required to be familiar with the School Mission Statement and to strive to achieve the spirit of this statement in performing the role.
About You
* Minimum 3 years financial administration experience
* Demonstrated experience in carrying out financial accounting capabilities
* Relevant administration experience including the use of financial software programs - TECH 1 and Compass would be highly desirable
* Experience of accounting processes
* Experience of bad debt/accounts receivable management
* Highly developed computer literacy with excel and the ability to operate a variety of accounting and student data platforms.
* High level written and verbal communication skills
* Supports productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
* Ability to organise work, manage own time to meet deadlines, and be adaptable in response to changing priorities
* High level of attention to detail and recognition of the importance of accuracy in all aspects of the work
* Ability to show initiative, flexibility, solve problems and contribute to continual improvement in a complex environment.
* Proven ability to adapt and thrive in change, and drive innovation
* Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a proactive attitude.
* Provide excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff in all financial interactions.
Please see the Position Description for more information.
What we offer
* Competitive Salary
* Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
* Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
* Modern facilities, equipment and resources
* Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
* Deferred Salary Scheme
* Access to corporate health schemes
* Access to Employee Assistance Program
* Firm lifelong teacher networks
* Wellbeing programs and initiatives.
How to apply
* Upload a current resume
* Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
* Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close 3pm Monday, 25 November 2024 unless filled prior.
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