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Front Office Manager (Finance & Administration) - St Thomas More's Primary - Campbell, ACT
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 7 October 2022
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Front Office Manager (Finance & Administration) at St Thomas More's Campbell.
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location:</strong> Campbell, ACT</span><br><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time/Part-time, Permanent/Ongoing (Up to 76 hours with part-time hours to be considered)</span><br><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Salary: </strong>$79,280 + Superannuation </span><br><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Start Date:</strong> January 2023 </span><br><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 11.55pm, Friday 7 October 2022 </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At St Thomas More's Primary, our mission is to provide a quality education, promote a love of learning and nurture the potential of all. Our talented teachers are dedicated to instruction and learning excellence through high quality teaching programs and pedagogy.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We currently have an exciting opportunity for a <strong>Front Office Manager (Finance & Administration)</strong> at St Thomas More's Campbell.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> The Front Office Manager is the first point of contact between the school and our 120 families and is also a point of continuing communication within our school community (parents, parish, staff, students and visitors). The role will require highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and competencies with the the financial workings of a school setting. <br></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A commitment to the aims of catholic Education and the ability to communicate these goals in a Parish Primary School setting;<br><br></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to relate with staff and parents in a professional, informed, adaptable and caring manner;<br><br></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent time management skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise workloads in an office environment;<br><br></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Extensive experience in finance primarily in accounting principles, budgets, BAS and financial roll over processes;<br><br></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in reception duties and general office functions;<br><br></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience and understanding of school finance and student management software such as MAZE and/or COMPASS, and a willingness to learn new systems;<br><br></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The ability to maintain confidentiality;<br><br></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The ability to work individually or collegially as part of a team;<br><br></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The willingness to attend professional development and meetings as required as well as to contribute to staff and community events;<br><br></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An ability to provide First Aid and support to students and either have, or be prepared to obtain, Senior First Aid qualification;<br><br></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Post- secondary qualifications in Finance would be desirable, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or training;<br><br></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must hold a relevant Working with Vulnerable People card.</span><br><br></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br><br></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the Position Description.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For further information about the School please visit our <a href="http://www.stmore.act.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Luke Donnelly on 02 6249 8869 or via email <a href="mailto:%20luke.donnelly@cg.catholic.edu.au">luke.donnelly@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span><br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File"> <a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/499291/front-office-manager-finance-administration-st-thomas-mores-primary-campbell-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>