School Officer - Administration (Payroll/Accounts)
Job No:
TCE2612
Location:
Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers
Position: School Officer - Administration (Payroll/Accounts)
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Part Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $32.23 - $33.60 per hour pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 27 May 2024 unless filled prior
Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is a vibrant, affordable P-12 Catholic college catering for the full needs of families and students. Being co-educational, students can find their own special niche for learning and personal growth. The P-12 setting gives students access to a wide range of subjects and opportunities, matched to current and emerging pathways and occupations. Columba Catholic College endeavours to provide deep learning for the mind, a spiritual base for the soul, and an athletic dynamism for the body. Current students, past students, future students and their parents all integrate into the Columba family which incorporates those parts of our history which once were Mount Carmel College, St Mary's College, and St Columba's Primary School of Charters Towers.
About the role
Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer - Administration (Payroll/Accounts) to commence as soon as practicable. This is a part time, permanent position completing 30 hours per week.
The School Officer – Administration is responsible for providing high level administrative support demonstrating a high level of self-initiative, flexibility, attention to detail, autonomy and dependability. The School Officer – Administration will be required to liaise with visitors, parents, staff and students to the College. The incumbent will present a professional image and create a welcoming, warm and positive impression. As the initial point of contact for many key stakeholders, the School Officer - Administration will deliver high quality customer service.
Key Accountabilities
- Assist with accounts receivable/payable processes
- Ensure accuracy and efficiency with data entry utilising required platforms
- Provide information and respond to enquiries from the school community
- Assist with financial and banking duties as requested
- Ensure all employees prepare and submit the appropriate authorised paperwork for payment
- Ensure payments are processed regularly with appropriate authorised documentation
- Maintain account payable records and files
- Assist with the preparation of fortnightly payroll data entry
Mandatory Criteria
- Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
- Minimum certificate level or higher qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
Desirable Criteria
- Recent administration and/or reception experience in a school or other environment.
Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.
For more information, please refer to the Position Description
What we offer
- Competitive Salary Range
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Modern facilities, equipment and resources
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Access to corporate health schemes
- Induction processes and professional learning programs
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Well-being programs and initiatives
Our Organisation
Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
How to apply
- Upload a current resume
- Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
- Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 27 May 2024 unless filled prior.
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