<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Florey, ACT&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Temporary<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary:&nbsp;</strong>$83,170 full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Start Date:&nbsp;</strong>Negotiable<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 11.55pm, Sunday 2 March 2025</p><p><strong>About the School</strong></p><p>We are a unique and exciting community. We are a highly collaborative team who seek to inspire, support and celebrate the learning of all; we strive to help every student realise their intellectual, spiritual, cultural and social aspirations. With a strong&nbsp;vision for the future,&nbsp;we create a professional learning environment that builds the expertise and leadership capacity of teachers to have a significant positive impact on student well-being and achievement in their own class and across the school.</p><p>We are part of Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres in the ACT and NSW.</p><p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong></p><p>As a Finance Officer, you will have the opportunity to manage the school's finances which includes 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 detailed 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 you will support financial reporting, budgeting, and administrative functions, contributing to the smooth operation of the school's Finance, Business, and Administrative teams.</p><p><i>This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on parental leave. The incumbent is entitled to return earlier to their substantive position in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.</i></p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li><li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration</li><li>Tertiary qualifications in finance and/or accounting</li><li>Professional Memberships as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Chartered Accountant (CA)&nbsp;will be highly desired.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;</p><p>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.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sjaps.act.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about CECG can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Jo Reed, Principal on&nbsp;02 6258 3592 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jo.reed@cg.catholic.edu.au">jo.reed@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>#S-DNI</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505076/finance-officer-st-john-the-apostle-primary-florey-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>