Position: School Officer - Finance
Commencing Date: As Soon As Practicable
Tenure: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: $71,252 - $73,490 per annum
Closing Date: Monday, 9 June 2025 unless filled prior

St Anthony's Catholic College is one of Townsville's best schools offering a Prep to Year 12 Catholic education, located in the rapidly growing Deeragun and Northern Beaches precinct with its motto being "Let Your Light Shine". It is a Townsville Catholic school in the Franciscan tradition and our community continues to be animated by the spirit of St Francis of Assisi. The College comprises state-of-the-art facilities situated in a peaceful bushland setting with extensive grounds and is well-resourced to support committed and professional teaching staff in the provision of quality Catholic education for students in the Northern Beaches. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students.

About the role

St Anthony's Catholic College, Deeragun is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer - Finance to commence as soon as practicable. This is a full-time, permanent position completing 38 hours per week.

The Finance Officer is responsible for providing support to the Business Manager with the financial functions of the school, demonstrating a high level of self-initiative, flexibility, and dependability.

The Finance Officer is required to be familiar with the School Mission Statement and to strive to achieve the spirit of this statement in performing the role. The Finance Officer demonstrates a high degree of skill and proficiency in managing a high volume of tasks including accurate receipting, school fee processing and enquiries, plus assisting with monitoring budget variances. In addition, the Finance Officer possesses outstanding customer service skills, has the ability to adapt to evolving business requirements and strives for enhanced efficiency and continual improvement.

Key Accountabilities

Responsibility for all financial records, including ensuring the accuracy of data in the financial management system, bank reconciliations and monthly financial statements.

Preparation and collection of fees

Administer the school finance administration package

Respond to family debtors, financial management and reporting requirements

Provide support in census reporting requirements

Compilation of financial and budgetary reports to support end of month processes and supply department budget progress reports

Cash reconciliation and banking

Providing information and responding to enquiries from the school community

Any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Office Manager and Business Manager.

About You

Minimum 3 years financial administration experience

Demonstrated experience in carrying out financial accounting capabilities

Relevant administration experience including the use of financial software programs - TECH 1 and Compass would be highly desirable

Experience of accounting processes

Experience of bad debt/accounts receivable management

Highly developed computer literacy with excel and the ability to operate a variety of accounting and student data platforms.

High level written and verbal communication skills

Supports productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently

Ability to organise work, manage own time to meet deadlines, and be adaptable in response to changing priorities

High level of attention to detail and recognition of the importance of accuracy in all aspects of the work

Ability to show initiative, flexibility, solve problems and contribute to continual improvement in a complex environment.

Proven ability to adapt and thrive in change, and drive innovation

Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a proactive attitude.

Provide excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff in all financial interactions.

Mandatory Criteria

Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government

Minimum 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping or financial equivalent experience.

Current Driver’s Licence

Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

Please see the Position Description for more information.

What we offer

Competitive Salary

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary

Modern facilities, equipment and resources

Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions

Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)

Deferred Salary Scheme

Access to corporate health schemes

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Firm lifelong teacher networks

Wellbeing programs and initiatives.

How to apply

Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.