Salary: $95,178 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About St Clare's College

St Clare's College educates and inspires. The college is a vibrant and inclusive community that thrives on embracing life's challenges and changes, where learning is more than a task, it's an adventure. St Clare's provides students with every opportunity to grow and excel in all aspects of their lives. At St Clare's, we create an empowering and safe community where students can fearlessly pursue their dreams. Our passionate teachers are committed to nurturing the spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of our students. Join us at St Clare's College, where every day is an opportunity for transformation and growth.

About the Role

As a Finance Officer, you will have the opportunity to manage the College's accounts receivable function, to ensure accurate processing of invoices, payments, and financial records. You will be responsible for issuing invoices and statements, handling fee-related enquiries, negotiating payment plans, and maintaining accurate communication records. The role also involves liaising with parents and guardians to resolve payment issues, working with debt collection agencies, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Additionally, the Finance Officer supports financial reporting, budgeting, and administrative functions, contributing to the smooth operation of the College’s Finance, Business, and Administrative teams.

Benefits and Opportunities

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

Qualifications

• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• Senior First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Accounting and Bookkeeping or higher

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Vikram Bhatia on 02 6260 9400 or via email [email protected]
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email [email protected]

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