Position Details:

St Patrick’s Primary School has been a cornerstone of Catholic education in Fremantle for over a century. Established by the Sisters of St Joseph, the school originally served young women and children. In the 1960s, the Sisters entrusted the school to the parish due to declining numbers, and it was renamed St Patrick’s Primary School. Today, it continues to thrive as a faith-based learning environment, enriched by a strong and supportive community.

We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our team. The Finance Officer plays a key part in the operation of the school overseeing the fianancial management of the school, hadnling vendor payment, parent fee and assisting teachers with managing their budgets. The Finance Officer occassionally is called to assist at the front desk.

The role is 30 hours per week across 44 weeks per year. The successful candidates are able to negotiate the start and finish times. Additionally, there is an option to work from home one day per week. Potential for full-time (37.5 hours over 44 weeks at Level 6) will be considered for managing maintenance and assisting at front desk.

Selection Criteria:
Commitment to the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated experience of working effectively within teams to achieve objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, to prioritise work, take initiative and meet deadlines.

• Extensive experience in bookkeeping.

• Experience in financial procedures including accounts receivable, accounts payable, preparation of Business Activity Statements, and general ledger processing.

• Sound knowledge and demonstrated ability of relevant accrual accounting practices.

• Competent level of computer skills and knowledge including experience in financial programs, Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet Applications.

• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

•Flexibility and Initiative: Willingness to assist with general administrative duties, including occasional support at the front desk, and to adapt to changing priorities as needed.

Qualifications Required:

Have/or obtain a Working with Children Check (WWC)

• Have/or obtain Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

• Completed, or be willing to complete, Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School

Application to include a covering letter (1 page max) which covers the selection criteria, and a CV with the names and contact numbers of three referees, including their current employer (where applicable) and Parish Priest. Applications should be addressed to the principal and sent to ryan.powles@cewa.edu.au.au by 4pm on the closing date.