<p>An opportunity has become available for a dedicated and enthusiastic Finance Officer with a passion for children and learning to join our team at Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School - one of Adelaide&#39;s leading independent schools. We have been recognised as one of Australia&#39;s most innovative schools in the 2022 Australian Education Awards. The successful applicants will work within a supportive team in an outstanding, vibrant school committed to inspiring and developing students’ spiritual, academic, emotional and social potential through our values of &#39;Believe, Collaborate, Achieve&#39;. </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Business Manager, the Finance Officer will provide financial, clerical and administrative services in the Finance Office. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Position</strong></p><p>Permanent part time (2 days per week over 45 weeks).</p><p> </p><p><strong>About you </strong></p><p>Experience as a Finance Assistant/Officer or Accounts Payable Officer or similar is essential. You will be a high-performing professional with accounts payable/receivable, payroll and/or bookkeeping experience and have a good understanding of Goods and Services Tax (GST).</p><p>This position would suit someone with commitment to the ethos, Christian values, and culture of the School. The suitable candidate will also have:</p><ul><li>Qualifications and demonstrable competence and experience relevant to the key responsibilities.</li><li>Demonstrated competence and confidence in using a personal computer and relevant software packages eg TASS or equivalent, Spike and Microsoft Office suite.</li><li>Knowledge of general office and administrative procedures and equipment.</li><li>Knowledge and prior use of the School Administration package (TASS) would be an advantage.</li><li>Working with Children Check and RAN-EC training or ability to obtain this accreditation.</li><li>Demonstrated capacity for self-management, collaborative decision-making, being a member of a large team, and the ability to accept, promote and manage change.</li><li>Proven ability to work independently, meet deadlines, set priorities, be well organised and capacity to work under pressure.</li><li>Demonstrated good level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to staff, students, and the wider School Community.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Employee benefits</strong></p><p>Employees of Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School have the following benefits available:</p><ul><li>Ongoing professional development </li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Salary Sacrificing Superannuation</li><li>Salary Packaging</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Selection Criteria  </strong><br /> </p><p>The Key Selection Criteria that will be used to select the successful applicant include:</p><ul><li>Relevant experience in accounts payable / receivable and payroll administration and working with computerised payroll and HR information systems.</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills with the capacity to maintain professional and respectful relationships with work colleagues and customers and handle a range of payroll enquiries.</li><li>Ability to provide support with month end and bank reconciliations. </li><li>Good numeracy, analytical and problem solving skills with high attention to detail.</li><li>Capacity to interpret industrial awards and enterprise agreements in calculating employee entitlements from these. </li><li>Strong administrative skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and competing deadlines.</li><li>Good computer literacy and data entry skills</li><li>Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the Lutheran philosophy and ethos of education.</li><li>Experience with TASS is desirable, but not required.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Personal Qualities</strong></p><ul><li>Friendly, positive manner and disposition and client focused. </li><li>Self-motivated and uses initiative.</li><li>Able to problem solve and to work as part of a team.</li><li>Understanding of the ethos of a Lutheran school .</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><p>Our culture is supportive and dynamic, and our success is enabled by an engaging, passionate team approach. You can expect:</p><ul><li>A values-based workplace</li><li>Fair-minded work-life balance</li><li>A supportive team culture</li><li>An Impressive office environment</li></ul><p> </p><p>If this role seems like a good match, and you are ready to take a decisive step in your career journey, please apply today. Applications will be considered as they are submitted and the school reserves the capacity to fill the role prior to the closing date. </p><p>The successful applicant will also be expected to hold or have the capacity to obtain a valid working with children check, national police criminal history clearance, and RAN-EC training. </p><p><i>Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School is a child safe employer and the safety, protection and well-being of all students is of fundamental importance to us. We are committed to fulfilling our duty of care to all of our students and to provide a child safe environment. As such, applicants are subject to pre-employment screening. </i></p><p> </p><p>Applications should include a resume outlining previous and current experience, qualifications, and areas of strength and interest. The contact details of three referees, one of whom would preferably be a current Church Pastor or Minister, should also be included. Applications should be addressed to the Principal, Mr William Wallace either via email wallace.william&#64;goldengrove.sa.edu.au or the &#39;Apply Online&#39; button by COB on Wednesday 9 October, 2024. </p><p> </p>