Casual Finance Officer

4 weeks ago


Newcastle, Australia Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time

Catholic Diocese Maitland-Newcastle are seeking expressions of interest for casual Finance Officers, (or experienced Administration Officers, with willingness to be trained) in the Newcastle, Maitland, Lakes, Upper Hunter, Manning and North regions.

Working in Catholic education offers a career path with vast possibilities. Whether you are office or school-based, you will be part of a team committed to providing students with the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.

With 58 schools employing over 1200 teachers and 550 support staff in metropolitan, regional and rural areas, full-time, part-time and casual vacancies always exist.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The School Finance Officer is accountable for providing administration and operational support to the Principal and Senior Finance Officer 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. Finance Officers 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.

Finance Officers 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.  Finance Officers within the Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle may be classified as either a level 5 or 6. Indicative duties for each of these levels can be found under the leadership framework - Administrative Support.

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
  • Ability to manage all purchasing in the school ensuring all School and Diocese processes are followed correctly
  • 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
  • Capacity to provide support to college staff and parents with regards to school payment collection system processes and queries
  • Ability to assist with the preparation of internal Finance reports for members of the leadership team
  • Demonstrated ability in accurately and proficiently performing a wide range of finance tasks
  • 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
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance role
  • Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category A – Accreditation to Work
  • TechnologyOne experience would be highly advantageous, but experience using any enterprise level financial software is desirable.
  • Knowledge / experience in Compass (Desirable)
  • Knowledge / experience in accounts payable, and accounts receivable (Desirable) 
  • First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
  • Experience working in a school environment (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certificate III in Finance or equivalent qualification
  • Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
  • Completion of Anaphylaxis training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

  • Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Email: casuals@mn.catholic.org.au

TO APPLY CLICK THE BLUE APPLY BUTTON BELOW

  • Please provide a cover letter along with your resume and contact details (emails and phone numbers) for 2 referee's
  • Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listedunder EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
  • Failure to provide the above requirements could result in your expression of interest being unsuccessful 

Additional information

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a child safe organisation, committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons and has zero-tolerance of any abuse. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and comply with our Safeguarding Framework Policy and Codes of Conduct.

This position has been determined as child related and the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will be verifying the successful applicant’s Working with Children Check for Paid Employment prior to commencing working in the position.  For more information, please visit the NSW Office of Children’s Guardian. 

Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children



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