School Finance Officer - St John Fisher College, BRACKEN RIDGE

Summary

Deliver impactful and efficient financial services to the school leadership team, supporting a wide range of tasks to drive and enhance the smooth operation of the school! 

• Location: St John Fisher College - Bracken Ridge (S)
• Start date: 18/08/2025
• Work hours: 19 hours per week. Days negotiable but must be prepared to work additional days if required to cover leave.
• Salary: $36.9851/hr + super (School Salary Scale)
• Status: Term Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 10/08/25
• Contact: (07) 3269 8188

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Providing operational support and advice on a diverse range of financial matters
• Developing and/or administering financial processes and procedures, and responding to inquiries about the financial operations across the school
• Reviewing and developing local systems and providing recommendations for enhancement
• Monitoring service delivery to identify efficiencies and ensure compliance with government and departmental directives, policies, and standards
• Analysing data for school leadership reports
• Facilitating work to meet deadlines and commitments and supervising and training support staff as required.

About you

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

• Providing operational support and advice on financial matters at a senior level
• Proficiency in developing and administering financial processes and procedures
• Reviewing and enhancing local systems for efficiency
• Ability to monitor service delivery for compliance with policies and standards
• Experience analysing data for leadership reports
• Strong organisational skills to ensure deadlines are met, supervising, and training support staff
• Certificate in Finance or related field
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic
• At least 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar role, in a medium to large business
• A tertiary qualification in Business or Accounting would be highly regarded
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Advanced computer skills and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and mail merge features
• Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to liaise professionally with stakeholders in a skilful manner, understanding the importance of confidentiality, protocol and quality customer service
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Displays energy and initiative, and acts in a self-directed way
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional client service and teamwork
• Highly professional presentation and manner, including a polished telephone manner

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.