Finance Officer

Position Details

Applications are invited for a position of Finance Officer at Our Lady of Fatima, Palmyra. The position is Part-Time (0.6-0.8 FTE negotiable). The appointment is classified Level 5 Administration and Technical Officer position under THE ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP OF PERTH NON – TEACHING STAFF ENTERPRISE BARGAINING AGREEMENT 2014.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.

The successful candidate will be appropriately qualified and/or experienced, demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to provide the appropriate expertise in bookkeeping and be able to provide assistance to the Principal whilst supporting and respecting the ethos of the school and its environment.

Selection Criteria

• A strong commitment to Catholic Education.
• Extensive experience in bookkeeping.
• Experience in financial procedures including accounts receivable, accounts payable, preparation of Business Activity Statements, and general ledger processing.
• Sound knowledge and demonstrated ability of relevant accrual accounting practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge including experience in financial programs, Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet Applications.

Other Attributes Required • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to prioritise work.
• Friendly and approachable manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team whilst still accepting responsibility for your own tasks.

Qualifications Required

• A relevant qualification in Accounting, Business or a related field would be an advantage, but is not essential.
• Extensive experience with financial or bookkeeping functions.
• Experience in a school environment would be an advantage but is not essential.

Conditions of Employment • The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Employment is conditional upon compliance with Child Protection and Safety Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct, and any other policies or procedures relating to child safety.

Application Details

Applicants should submit a brief cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), a copy of professional qualifications and a document addressing the selection criteria. Responses to each selection criteria should be no longer than half a page. In the CV, applicants need to provide 3 professional referees, one of whom should be the current employer.

Applications should be in PDF format and sent to alison.romagnolo@cewa.edu.au by Friday, 17 May 2024.

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education

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