Careers
Maximum Term 6 Month Position
Part-time 25 hours per week
Position based in Cairns
An opportunity exists for a skilled and motivated Finance Officer to fulfill a short-term contract to support the finance team operations. The position will provide a range of finance functions including recording, reconciling and reporting of all delegated financial accounts, and providing support to Diocesan departments, parishes and clergy on financial related information, systems and data. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful applicant will demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of accounting procedures and principles, have excellent communication skills and thrive in a team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products & accounting software is essential!
Work Requirements
- Ability to gain and maintain a Working with Children Check
- Suitable National Police Check
How to Apply
If you have the right skills and experience go to ‘SEEK’ and attach your two-page maximum Cover Letter, Resume with references and qualifications. All applications will be held in the strictest of confidence and must be received by midnight 22nd September 2024. Only applications submitted via SEEK will be considered.
Finance Officer Position Description
For further information about the position please contact our Finance Manager via email on
Permanent Part-Time Position
12 hours per week
Clerks Private Sector Award $28.69 - $31.36 per hour depending on skills and experience
Position based in 57 Constance St, Mareeba QLD
About the Role
The St Thomas of Villanova Church, Mareeba, is seeking a skilled Administration Officer to provide secretarial, reception and administrative support for the Mareeba Parish and other parishes including Kuranda and Dimbulah.
Reporting to the Parish Priest, the Administration Officer will be the first point of contact to the parish community, showing exceptional communication skills and empathy while ensuring all people feel welcome. Amongst other duties the incumbent will manage church bookings, maintain databases and registers, produce the weekly bulletins and liturgical materials, undertake general office responsibilities and support volunteer participation and record keeping.
The ability to maintain the strictest of privacy and confidentiality and understanding of the Catholic Church and Sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, reception of Holy Communion, Weddings etc), is essential. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is vital to the role.
Work Requirements
Ability to gain and maintain a Working with Children Check
Suitable National Police Check
What We Offer
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
Apply
If you have the skills and experience, please send your two-page maximum Cover Letter, and a Resume with references and qualifications to . All applications will be held in the strictest of confidence and must be received by midnight Sunday 29th September 2024.
Position Description can be accessed from: https://cairns.catholic.org.au/about/careers
For further information about the position please contact our HR department via email on
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Catholic Social Teaching
As a genuine occupational requirement, all positions with the Catholic Diocese of Cairns require the employee’s conduct and lifestyle to align with principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Applicants are encouraged to view these documents as they provide information on Catholic Ethos and Catholic Social Teaching:
Integrity in our Common Mission-December 2023.pdf
Safeguarding
Catholic Diocese of Cairns is a child safe organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid Working with Children Check where necessary and comply with our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
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