School Officer (Compliance, Finance & Safety) - Good Samaritan Catholic College, BLI BLI

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Date: 16 Sept 2025

Location: BLI BLI, QLD, AU, 4560

Company: Brisbane Catholic Education

 

About Brisbane Catholic Education 
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education. 

 

About our school 
Good Samaritan Catholic College, located in Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast, is a Prep to Year 12 institution that opened in 2019. The College has steadily grown and now accommodates approximately 1300 students. The first cohort of seniors graduated in 2024.  

As a part of Brisbane Catholic Education, our co-educational College strives to be a welcoming and supportive community that respects ourselves, each other, and the environment. Our School offers students the opportunity to excel in all areas, contribute to the community, and lead in our evolving society. The College's motto, "Journey with Compassion," is embodied daily by our students, staff, and community. We are a learning environment where confident, self-directed, and focused students thrive, working towards a positive and hope-filled future. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Use your administrative expertise to deliver strategic advice and high-level administrative support, working closely with the leadership team and stakeholders to achieve operational goals across the school.

About the opportunity

The School Officer (Compliance, Finance & Safety) plays a critical role in ensuring the College operates safely, responsibly, and in line with all regulatory requirements. This role oversees safety functions such as developing and reviewing risk assessments, monitoring hazard reporting, and ensuring mandatory reporting obligations are met. In addition, the officer supports compliance processes by managing mandatory requirements and preparing for audits, ensuring the College maintains the highest standards of accountability.

 

The finance functions of the role include receipting payments, supporting families through payment plan management, and overseeing debt management processes. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can balance the responsibilities of safeguarding compliance, maintaining financial integrity, and fostering a safe and supportive environment for all members of the College community.

 

In this position you will also be responsible for:

  • Overseeing the development, maintenance, and operations of relevant systems and administrative resources and recommending improvements to processes and procedures
  • Coordinating general day to day administrative tasks, monitoring workloads, promoting teamwork, skill development, and a sense of pride in the school
  • Developing and interpreting legislation, regulations, procedures and other guideline material relating to administrative operations within the school
  • Preparing and maintaining procurement activities, including overseeing budget administration, and activities
  • Marketing and promoting administrative services, coordinating programs that are responsive to the school requirements and current trends.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including: 

  • Overseeing and improving systems and administrative resources, having recommended and implemented process enhancements 
  • Coordinated daily administrative tasks, managed workloads and fostered teamwork 
  • Interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, and procedures related to school operations 
  • Managing procurement activities and financial administration 
  • Marketing and promoting administrative services, ensuring programs align with school needs and current trends 
  • For this position you are not required to be Catholic. 

 

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements: 

  • Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment 
  • Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement. 

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development 
  • Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
  • Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
  • Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options 
  • Active staff social club and wellness programs 
  • Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

 

 

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.  

 

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. 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 checks 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. 

 

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.  

 

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