<p><i>Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale is a vital expression of the mission of the Church. The Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL) is a company limited by guarantee to manage and operate Catholic schools in the Diocese of Sale.</i></p><p>The Director of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale is seeking to appoint a School Finance Accountant (Primary). The appointee will be responsible to the Director of Catholic Education through the Chief Financial Officer and Manager: School Finance &amp; Resources.<br /></p><p>This position shares the responsibility of all Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale (CEOSale) staff to support and promote, in word and in action, the Catholic identity of all schools and CEOSale.<br /></p><p>The purpose of the role is to assist in ensuring that Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL) primary schools meet their finance and administration needs and obligations.<br /></p><p>The Diocese covers 37 primary and 7 secondary schools from Cranbourne and Narre Warren in the west of the Diocese to Wonthaggi in the south and Orbost in the east. Through the partnership of schools with families, parishes, the CEOSale and religious institutes, our schools play a leading role in nurturing the faith of children and youth and developing their intellectual, physical, emotional and social knowledge, skills and attributes.<br /></p><p>These schools are served by the Catholic Education Office which is located at 6 Witton Street, Warragul, approximately a 90-minute drive from the Melbourne CBD. The Office has a staff of approximately 90 who provide a wide range of leadership and support services to schools.   <br /></p><p><b>Key Selection Criteria:</b><br /></p><p>The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate: </p><p>• A commitment to the ethos, values and mission of Catholic education. </p><p>• A commitment to Child Safety. </p><p>• Extensive experience in accounting or bookkeeping. </p><p>• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel applications. </p><p>• Strong interpersonal skills including: </p><ul><li>ability to work as part of a team to achieve both individual and team objectives </li><li>communication, process management and problem-solving skills </li><li>demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality. </li></ul><p>• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including principals and school staff. </p><p><b>Qualifications and Experience:</b></p><p>• A relevant qualification in Accounting, Business or Commerce is essential. </p><p>• Extensive experience in accounting, auditing or bookkeeping. </p><p>• Experience in a school environment would be an advantage, but is not essential. </p><p>• A current Victorian Drivers Licence would be an advantage, but not essential. </p><p><b>Salary and Benefits: </b></p><p>• The salary will be in the range of $90,040 to $98,688. </p><p>• Four weeks’ Annual Leave is provided, with Purchased Leave Options for additional leave. </p><p>• Flexible Workplace, Working from Home and Salary Packaging arrangements are available to staff of CEOSale. </p><p><b>Tenure: </b></p><p>• Full-time; fixed term until 17 September 2021. </p><p>• Working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm. </p><p><b>Commencement Date:</b> 5 October 2020. </p><p><b>Applications: </b></p><p>• A Position Description, Instructions for Applicants, Application Form, Confidential Referee Assessment Form and other relevant information may be downloaded from the CEOSale website <u>www.ceosale.catholic.edu.au </u></p><p>• Three confidential referee assessments are required. </p><p>• Please return the completed Application Form, together with your Letter of Application, response to key selection criteria and a copy of your Resume by Wednesday 19 August 2020. </p><p><i>Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All applicants require current and valid working rights for Australia. </i></p><p>Enquiries may be directed to Industrial Relations / Human Resources via email hr&#64;ceosale.catholic.edu.au </p><p>Applications should be marked to the attention of Industrial Relations / Human Resources and addressed to: </p><p><b>Ms Maria Kirkwood </b></p><p><b>Director of Catholic Education - Diocese of Sale </b></p><p><b>PO Box 322 </b></p><p><b>WARRAGUL VIC 3820 </b></p><p> or  </p><p> <b>Email</b>: <u>hr&#64;ceosale.catholic.edu.au</u> </p><p><b>Closing Date: Wednesday 19 August 2020. </b></p><p><i>The Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale promotes the safety, wellbeing </i><i>and inclusion of all children. </i></p><p><br /></p>