Finance Officer

**Estimated start date**:As soon as possible
**Position tenure**:Full Time | Fixed Term
**Weeks worked**:School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
**Tenure duration**:2025 School Year
**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:5 days per week 8am to 4pm
**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:Pay level reflective of qualification and/or years of experience(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

Saint Mary's Catholic College is a **Prep to Year 12** **College** offering families a co-educational pathway to life-long learning. The College has been proudly serving the families of the South Burnett region since 1990, following the amalgamation of the St Mary's Parish Primary and Secondary Schools. It has a current enrolment of approximately 350 students. The College has a master planned school campus environment along with a vision for education in a contemporary world.

Surrounded by picturesque countryside, Kingaroy is a wine-growing region, only 2½ hours drive north-west of Brisbane. As the central town of the South Burnett region, Kingaroy offers services, shopping facilities, recreational clubs and industries expected in much larger towns. With a population of around 10,000, residents have an opportunity to be involved and become part of the local community, while enjoying the quiet lifestyle of this country town. **Explore**our school website** to learn more about us.**

**Additional benefits**
Saint Mary's Catholic College, Kingaroy offers teachers additional financial and employment benefits via the Remote Area Incentive Scheme (RAIS). **Talk to us today about what's on offer**

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer with tertiary qualifications, at certificate level or equivalent to join our team. You will demonstrate a high level of competency in finance and computer skills. Previous experience with Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Dynamics system is desirable. Under the direction of the Business Manager you will assist with the financial administration of the College.

**Typical duties performed include, but not limited to**:

- School fees generation
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- End of Month processing and General Ledger reconciliations.

You must demonstrate well developed communication skills with a variety of stakeholders (staff, students and parents) and general inquiries. The nature of the work requires a high level of discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

**To be eligible to be considered for this role you will**:

- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
- Have a commitment to Safeguarding
- The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

**Contact**: Mr Alistair Duncan
**Contact number**: 07 4160 0900
**Closing date**:27-Feb-2025