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Senior School Finance Officer - Star of the Sea, TORQUAY


Company : Brisbane Catholic Education


Location : Hervey Bay, Queensland


Created : 2025-07-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About Brisbane Catholic EducationBrisbane 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 SchoolStar of the Sea Catholic School offers small class sizes from Prep through to Year 6. We are a values-centred learning community that promotes the development of each person''s spiritually, emotionally, socially, intellectually, and physically. We believe that learning is a lifelong endeavour and that we can all empower each other to learn.We offer a school community of high educational expectations yet within a nurturing and caring family atmosphere. We pride ourselves on the spirit that can be found in our students, staff, parents, sporting teams, achievements, friendships, and approach to learning.Our staff work in high collaboration across all year levels. We offer the latest in teaching and learning, technology, extra-curricular activity, modern teaching spaces and the benefits of being a high quality inclusive Catholic School. Explore our school website to learn more about us.SummaryDeliver 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: Star of the Sea, TorquayStart date: Commencing August, 2025Work hours: 12 hours per weekSalary: School Officer Level 4 - $36.98+ super (School Salary Scale)Status: Term-time | Fixed-term (Remainder of 2025 school YearAd close date: 3 August, 2025Contact: Nathan Wilson | ptorquay@bne.catholic.edu.auAbout The OpportunityIn this position you will be responsible for:Providing operational support and advice on a diverse range of financial mattersDeveloping and/or administering financial processes and procedures, and responding to inquiries about the financial operations across the schoolReviewing and developing local systems and providing recommendations for enhancementMonitoring service delivery to identify efficiencies and ensure compliance with government and departmental directives, policies, and standardsAnalysing data for school leadership reportsFacilitating work to meet deadlines and commitments and supervising and training support staff as required.About YouTo 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 levelProficiency in developing and administering financial processes and proceduresReviewing and enhancing local systems for efficiencyAbility to monitor service delivery for compliance with policies and standardsExperience analysing data for leadership reportsStrong organisational skills to ensure the deadlines are met, supervising, and training support staffCertificate in Finance or related fieldFor this position you are not required to be Catholic.Eligibility And Safeguarding RequirementsEligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointmentHold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.Why choose BCEBenefitsJoin 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 advancementand professional developmentCompetitive 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 CentreSalary packaging and salary-sacrificing optionsActive staff social club and wellness programsPersonal 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 acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyones 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 thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.By choosing to continue, you agree to the Privacy Policy (Employment Collection Notice which includes being contacted by Brisbane Catholic Education in future if a similar position becomes available) and to be included in BCEs talent pools for future opportunities. Show Privacy Policy #J-18808-Ljbffr