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
1. Minimum 3 years financial administration experience
2. Demonstrated experience in carrying out financial accounting capabilities
3. Relevant administration experience including the use of financial software programs - TECH 1 and Compass would be highly desirable
4. Experience of accounting processes
5. Experience of bad debt/accounts receivable management
6. Highly developed computer literacy with excel and the ability to operate a variety of accounting and student data platforms.
7. High level written and verbal communication skills
8. Supports productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
9. Ability to organise work, manage own time to meet deadlines, and be adaptable in response to changing priorities
10. High level of attention to detail and recognition of the importance of accuracy in all aspects of the work
11. Ability to show initiative, flexibility, solve problems and contribute to continual improvement in a complex environment.
12. Proven ability to adapt and thrive in change, and drive innovation
13. Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a proactive attitude.
14. Provide excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff in all financial interactions.
Please see the Position Description for more information.
What we offer
15. Competitive Salary
16. Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
17. Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
18. Modern facilities, equipment and resources
19. Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
20. Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
21. Deferred Salary Scheme
22. Access to corporate health schemes
23. Access to Employee Assistance Program
24. Firm lifelong teacher networks
25. Wellbeing programs and initiatives.