Careers at CSPD

St Joseph's Primary, Schofields is seeking a Senior Finance Officer who will be responsible to providing a skilled administration and bookkeeping presence whilst interacting with multiple stakeholders in our school community.

About the Opportunity:

More particularly, the Senior Finance Officer will collaborate with the Principal, Business Manager and central office Finance teams to:

• Process financial transactions, including purchasing and receipting and reconciliation processes, assist in budgeting, forecasting and reviewing financial reports 

• Facilitate the raising and collection of school fees

• As required, assistance with a diverse set of other school administrative processes including, enrolments, student services, health & safety, staffing

• Front of house and student facing duties, collaborating with other team members to build a welcoming and safe environment for the school community

Our ideal candidate will have a desire to bring their skills, not only to an organisation but a caring Catholic community with the intent to transform the learning of every student and enrich the professional lives of our staff.

Applications should include: a Cover Letter to our Principal Leader, Lesley Studans and Resume with the relevant experience and qualifications (if held).

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Essential Qualifications and Accreditations:

To be successful in this role, the following below is a mandatory requirement:

• Relevant Qualifications or industry experience

• TechnologyOne experience would be highly advantageous, but experience using any enterprise level financial software is desirable

• Bookkeeping or accounting qualifications or equivalent experience

• Great people skills, interpersonal and written communication

• Solid administrative experience, either with the Microsoft Office suite or related Google Suite applications

•  Valid Working with Children Check 

The Organisation

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment across 80 primary and secondary schools and within early learning and out of school hours care centres in Western Sydney. 

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Successful Candidates for all positions at CSPD must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.

Apply today!