Finance Officer

Posted: 02/09/2024- Closing Date: 25/09/2024- Job Type: Temporary- Location: Singleton- Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingSt Catherine's Catholic College Singleton is seeking a temporary part-time (12 hours per week) Finance Officer to join the team from November 2024 to October 2025.

St Catherine's Catholic College draws its students from the Singleton local Government Area. Singleton is approximately 73 kilometres from Newcastle, close to attractions such as historical villages of Morpeth and Wollombi and a 30minute drive from the beautiful vineyard area of the Hunter Valley. The College is a co-educational school offering a comprehensive curriculum for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Nestled in the beautiful Hunter Valley, St Catherine’s has a proud history of excellence and achievements in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits and offers a seamless transition for your all students in their educational journey. St Catherine’s is a Visible Wellbeing School focused on high expectations for all students. We have a Gifted Education Program and provide differentiated curriculum for students with diverse learning needs, both intervention and extension.

The School Finance Officer is accountable for providing administrative and operational support to the Principal. The School Finance Officer is to administer elements of the school’s finances with a particular emphasis on, but not limited to, 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.

The School Finance Officer will be required to engage in other general financial tasks as designated by the Principal or delegate and other general administrative duties as required and directed 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 communication skills and strong verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated experience in preparing internal Finance reports for members of the leadership team.
- Intermediate experience and ability to work with various databases, Microsoft office programs and excel.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and be responsible and accountable for own work with the capacity and willingness to work in a team environment.
- TechnologyOne experience would be highly advantageous, but experience using 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 and grow
- 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**

**TO APPLY**
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed** **under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

**Applications close: Wednesday 25th September 2024 at 11.59pm**

**_Additional information_**
- The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or 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 which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance