Senior Finance and Administration Officer (Administration / Finance)

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

26 August 2026

12 days remaining

Posted 13 Aug 2026

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About Mel Maria Catholic Primary School

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Role description

SENIOR ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE OFFICER

Selection Criteria
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in the following areas: 
• A commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of a Catholic school.
• Experience with financial procedures including accounts payable, accounts receivable, BAS, and general ledger processing.
• Sound knowledge of, or ability to understand and monitor, official reporting requirements relating to students and Census data. 
• Microsoft 365 – AoS Finance and operations and student management applications, outlook and TEAMs. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and customer service.
• A high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Applications and financial systems. 
• Flexibility and the ability to respond to changing priorities.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated organisational skills and effective time management. 
• Ability to work autonomously and in a busy team.      

Qualifications Required
• Experience with financial or bookkeeping functions.
• Experience with SIRS, SEQTA, MyHR and AoS databases is highly advantageous. 
• Experience in a school environment would be an advantage but is not essential. 
• Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School (or willingness to attain).
• Working With Children Check (WWC). 
• A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Educat…

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