Posted: 25/10/2024
Closing Date: 04/11/2024
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Gateshead
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
St Mary's Catholic College Gateshead is seeking a Permanent Part-Time (22.8 hours per week) Finance Officer to join the team in 2025.
St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead, is a co-educational year 7 to 12 College founded in the finest tradition of the Josephite sisters. It is recognised and acclaimed as a safe, disciplined, welcoming and caring community.
Job Description
The School Finance Officer is accountable for providing administrative and operational support to the Principal. Responsibilities include administering elements of the school’s finances with a focus on purchase orders, invoicing, quotations, deliveries, activities payments, and fee payments.
The School Finance Officer must demonstrate attention to detail, excellent time management with the ability to work under pressure and multitask, as well as the capacity to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Additional tasks may be assigned by the Principal or delegate.
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance role and demonstrated ability in accurately and proficiently performing a wide range of finance tasks.
Ability to manage billing and accounts receivable, purchasing, asset, inventory and accounts payable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in preparing internal Finance reports for leadership team members.
Intermediate experience with various databases, Microsoft Office programs, and Excel.
Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
TechnologyOne experience is advantageous; experience with any enterprise-level financial software is desirable.
Knowledge/experience in Compass (Desirable).
QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate III in Finance or equivalent qualification.
Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.
Completion of anaphylaxis training.
First Aid Certificate (Desirable).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged, and encouraged to excel.
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Training and staff development programs.
Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Brett Donohoe, Principal on Tel: (02) 4944 4800 or via email: brett.donohoe@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume.
Within your cover letter, address each of the selection criteria listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above, ensuring your response to each criterion is no longer than 300 words.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications close: Monday 4th November 2024 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct.
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