<p> </p> <p><br /><strong>LaSalle Catholic College Bankstown</strong><br /><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Thursday, 30 January 2025<br /><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Wednesday, 9 October 2024<br /><strong>Capacity: </strong>Full-Time, Permanent<br /> <br /><br /><strong>Don't miss this exciting opportunity as a Bursar - Senior Support Officer (Level 6) within our embracing community!</strong><br /> <br /><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;">LaSalle Catholic College Bankstown is a Catholic co-educational secondary systemic school for Years 7 to 12, with approximately 1050 students. </span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;">We aim for our students who enrol in LaSalle Catholic College to quickly embrace the College culture. A culture that encourages them to develop skills, values, and attitudes to enhance their natural gifts and extend their opportunities through academic challenges, rigorous undertakings, and spiritual growth. </span></h3> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;">The College is a community dedicated to educating the whole person. We work in partnership with parents and families to educate and prepare students for lives beyond their school days through experiences that develop learning and leadership for the common good.</span></h3> <p><strong>Why work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br /> <br />In joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/about-us">Sydney Catholic Schools</a> (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.<br /> <br />SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.<br /> <br />In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>A competitive base salary of $91,859 per annum plus superannuation. Salary calculated on averaged conditions. Work during school-term only. Not required to work in school holidays</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><br /><strong>About You</strong><br /> <br />The role of the Bursar is to support the smooth operation of the College's financial services, working as a member of the accounts office team in delivering a broad range of financial services to support the mission of the College. The Bursar is responsible to the Principal, through the Business Manager, for the daily administration of the College's accounts payable, receivable and billing systems and the accuracy of all charges, credits, payments and refunds entered into the finance system.<br /> <br />As the Senior School Support Officer (Level 6), you will provide a high-level of support to the Principal and leadership team. As an integral member of the school community, you will demonstrate <strong>LaSalle Catholic College Bankstown's</strong> values and professional standards in interacting with students, staff, parents and the community. <br /> <br /><br />Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:-</p> <ul> <li>commitment to the vision and mission of Catholic Schools, giving personal witness to the teachings of the Gospel in day to day personal interactions with staff, students and the College community</li> <li>assist the Businss Manager with providing key direction in school spending, budgets, assets, site buildings, finances, fees and non-educational data analysis</li> <li>managing financial tasks as required with a high level of attention to detail and accurancy, including accounts receivable, banking, purchasing and accounts payable, school fee debt management, preparing financial reports as required</li> <li>day to day management of schools fees including responding to parent inquiries, following up payments, coordinating fee assistance applications and compliance with policies and procedures in relation to debt management</li> <li>payment of supplier invoices in a timely manner</li> <li>efficiently managing registers</li> <li>assures compliance with SCS standards, principles and procedures</li> <li>proficiency in administrative and clerical tasks</li> <li>possess a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence</li> <li>flexibility, initiative and responsiveness in managing workflow with an ability to prioritise competing tasks.</li> </ul> <p>To thrive in this role you will possess:-</p> <ul> <li>competence in financial and/or administrative management</li> <li>valuable qualities such as tact, reliability, and the ability to work in a team effectively</li> <li>a commitment to honesty, discretion, and maintaining confidentiality</li> <li>prior experience working with children or in a school environment</li> <li>strong interpersonal and organisational abilities</li> <li>familiarity with emerging technologies like Google Suite,Oracle, Microsoft Office software, Google Chrome, Compass, CiAnywhere, along with a solid grasp of Facilities tasks and WHS.</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained:</p> <ul> <li>a minimum of five years of administrative/clerical experience</li> <li>experience in a team leader/supervisor or personal/executive assistant capacity</li> <li>proficiency in financial and administrative management. A Certificate III/IV (TAFE NSW) or equivalent post-secondary qualification in administration, human resources, finance, accounting, or a related field.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br /> <br />Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li>referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last employer.</li> </ul> <p><br />Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br /><br />If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br /> <br /><br /><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong><br /><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/07/SCS-Safety-Statement_202406.pdf">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing. <br /> <br /><br /><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br />This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br /><br /><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds. </em></p>