<p><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong>Griffith, ACT&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary:</strong> $88,852 plus superannuation &nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Negotiable&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>11.55 pm, 19 May 2024&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About Us&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.&nbsp;</p><p>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About St Clare's</strong> &nbsp;</p><p>St Clare’s College is a spirited learning community with an outstanding history of educating and empowering young women for over fifty years. Come and join our inclusive and caring community, where learning is valued, and students are given every opportunity to grow and develop into confident, informed, and articulate young women, ready to take their place in the wider community beyond school.<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>The Accounts Officer is a member of the College Finance and Administrative Team.&nbsp; The purpose of the position is to provide oversight of the College’s accounts receivable function.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>A positive and collaborative workplace culture&nbsp;</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li><li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Handling school fee-related enquiries and guiding the fees policy, which includes payment plans, sibling discounts and timeframes.</li><li>Monitoring accounts receivable ageing reports to prioritise collection efforts accordingly.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely end-of-period processes and reporting.</li><li>Coordinating the periodic distribution of family debtor invoices and statements.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information.<br>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Current and valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card.</li><li>A certificate or Diploma in Accounting and Bookkeeping is desirable.</li><li>First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.</li></ul><p><i>Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.</i>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.holyspirit.act.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Vikram Bhatia&nbsp;on 02 6234 5455 or via email <a href="mailto:vikram.bhatia@cg.catholic.edu.au">vikram.bhatia@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6218 0007 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/503153/accounts-officer-st-clares-college-griffith-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>