Join our Finance team Support accounts receivable at St Patrick's College in this part-time role at one of Tasmania's leading Catholic schools. Permanent part time to full time (60.8 hours per fortnight, neg.) opportunity Great staff community and supportive culture Excellent facilities and highly reputable school
The Opportunity
Are you a detail-oriented and customer-focused individual with a passion for finance? St Patrick's College is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Accounts Receivable Officer to join our Accounts and Finance team on a part-time (0.8 FTE) to full time basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of one of Tasmania's leading Catholic colleges. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient processing of incoming payments and debtor management. You will be responsible for facilitating the accounts receivable process, which includes recording and processing student fees and receipts, ensuring accurate and timely collection of payments, and maintaining positive engagement with families regarding their accounts. The role also includes providing assistance with the College's fortnightly payroll processing, contributing to a smooth and efficient payroll cycle.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024, with the applicable Classification as Business Services Level 3.
About You
As an organised and process driven individual, who loves to work in a team you will have:
* Relevant experience in an accounts receivable role, with customer service experience;
* Demonstrated proficiency with office equipment, technology and software. In particular, accounting databases, and spreadsheets;
* Relevant experience in, or willingness to learn, payroll processing and accounts payable functions;
* Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset;
* Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with a range of people from differing backgrounds;
* An ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines with accuracy;
* Strong time management and organisational skills including the ability to succeed in a busy and fast paced environment, whilst maintaining superior data entry and high attention to detail;
* Understanding of accounting concepts, particularly in respect of accounts receivable functions; and
* An understanding of and ability to contribute to the mission of St Patrick's College as a Catholic school.
CET supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing. The successful candidate will require satisfactory registrations relevant to child safety.
About Us
St Patrick's is a Catholic co-educational Year 7-12 college of approximately 1,500 students with a strong academic culture that encourages individual students to develop to their full potential through a broad educational experience. The College is structured into a three school model of learning, incorporating the Middle School (Years 7 and 8), Croagh Patrick (Year 9) and Senior School (Years 10-12). While each School has unique features and purposes, the tapestry which forms our College binds us together in academic, social justice and co-curricular excellence for all students. We are an energetic, positive and lively learning community, with supportive, highly qualified staff, outstanding facilities and with our focus on the growth of the whole person.
How To Apply
Further information and instructions on how to apply, is available from https://www.stpatricks.tas.edu.au/our-college/employment or by phoning Human Resources on 03 6341 9988. We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Applications with required accompanying documentation, including an introductory cover letter stating why you wish to work at St Patrick College and what you can bring to the role, St Patrick's College application form and resume should be emailed to hr@stpatricks.tas.edu.au.
Applications close 9am Wednesday 30 July 2025
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