Finance Manager

2 weeks ago

North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St Joseph's Full time
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Role Description/Criteria

St Joseph's offers an inclusive and non-discriminating learning community to young people, who for a variety of reasons, make the choice to attend a specialised learning environment. St Joseph's operates across multiple campuses, located in North Melbourne, Geelong, Colac, Ballarat, and a dual engagement virtual learning campus, BlendED. The young people who attend have typically experienced one or more significant and complex educational, social, developmental, psychological, health, legal or familial situations which demand unique responses. Such interventions are embedded within the Operation By Principles framework, which combine education with an understanding of trauma-informed practice.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the school and is required to take initiative and exercise judgment in determining appropriate decisions to manage the incumbent's specific areas of responsibility. The role provides support to the Director of Business Operations, Executive Principal, Directors, Campus Principals and staff at each school.

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the supervision and leadership of the Finance team delivering accurate and timely reporting. The Finance Manager will actively seek continuous improvement in all aspects of the financial functions of the school.

The Role:

  • We are looking for a full-time Finance Manager to join our team, based at our Central Office in Carlton VIC.
  • You will be employed on an ongoing basis commencing ASAP, and will be employed under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.

You will need:

  • Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty.
  • Tertiary degree level qualification in Business/Accounting
  • Professional designation of Certified Practicing Accounting (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA), with ongoing professional learning to maintain designation.
  • Demonstrated applied knowledge or experience across all facets of a high functioning Finance Team, including payroll, debtors, creditors, audits, budgets and taxation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and to work successfully as part
  • of a team, including managing a small Finance Team.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to successfully communicate with a range of people.
  • Demonstrated commitment to contributing to a positive team environment.
  • Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and provide a National Police Check certificate (issued within the last six months)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.

To Apply:

Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information in Employment Opportunities at Applications must be submitted using the Apply Now on our careers page and must include:

  • A letter of introduction and a one-page response to the duties and responsibilities listed in the position description and how you would meet them;
  • A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills;
  • Two referees (including contact details). Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, if this is a school it needs to be the principal.

For further information contact: Rod Hansen on

Application close 5pm Sunday 09 June 2024.

Applications will be considered as they are received.

St Joseph's Schools are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information.

St Joseph's is a child safe environment. St Joseph's is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards MO1359. All employees abide by the Child Safety Code of Conduct available on our website.

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