BETTER CONNECTED at The Lakes College! Support the day-to-day business operations of our thriving College Community.
This is a full-time fixed term contract for the period Monday 28 April to Friday 20 June 2025 to support an extended leave of absence within the Finance Team. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site, Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm.
THE LAKES COLLEGE
The Lakes College is a thriving and inclusive P-12 independent school located in the heart of North Lakes. As a Ministry of the Uniting Church, The Lakes College sits within the broader story of the Uniting Church in Australia affirming and celebrating that the grace, love and hope of God is offered to all people.
Our Learning Environment stands on the College Values of Faith, Hope, Love, Courage, Community and Justice as an expression of the Uniting Church. We are a community committed to Mission and Service, Allyship and Sustainability.
ABOUT THE ROLE
All members of the College Community are committed to being stewards in how we meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to come.
As Finance Officer your stewardship of the College will see you working to support and improve the health and strength of the College’s cash flow and bottom line by ensuring that established procurement procedures and accounts payable processes work closely together to ensure efficacy, cost control and accuracy.
Candidates must address the following selection criteria as part of their application.
- Demonstrated procurement and/or accounts payable skills.
- Attention to detail including a high level of accuracy and process adherence.
- Proficient computer literacy, including a working knowledge and application of the Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. excel, word, outlook).
- Previous experience using a financial management system (ideally TASS and Xero), will be considered favourably.
- Qualification in business, finance and /or accounting, is desirable.
- An understanding of bookkeeping and accounting skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service and collaborative engagement and decision-making with internal and external stakeholders of the College.
- Demonstrated ability to interact professionally and negotiate solutions with stakeholders
Further details please refer to the Finance Officer Position Description.
Applications must be received by 3.00 pm on Monday 7 Aprill 2025, to [email protected].
The Lakes College reserves the right to close the role prior to 7 April or extend the application period as needed.