Whilst supporting the Catholic ethos of the College, the College Finance Officer is responsible for providing high level and excellent administrative and professional support to the College.
Under the direction of the Business Manager, the College Finance Officer is significant to the functioning of the school community. The position requires a wide range of high level and varied financial skills to assist the College Principal, College Finance Team, College Leadership Team, Board of Directors, Staff and wider members of the College community, to deliver an efficient and responsive customer focussed service.
Applications close Monday, 25 November 2024 at 9am.
St Dominic’s Priory College is a College for girls, offering excellence in Catholic education for students from Little Doms to Year 12. Established in 1884 by the Dominican Sisters of North Adelaide, and now under the governance of Dominican Education Australia, it celebrates 140 years in 2024. Situated in a leafy, quiet corner of North Adelaide, a short 5 minutes north of the CBD, the College footprint enjoys frontage across three residential streets: with its southern façade exclusively for Junior School use. Conveniently located, St Dominic’s Priory College services a diverse educational community from across northern and western Adelaide, enjoying all the benefits of a city-fringe school without compromising the tranquillity of a single, suburban location.
With a capacity of just under 700 students – 200 in the Junior School – the College retains the ambiance and collegiality of a close-knit community; affording its 100-strong staff strong relationships with the families that have chosen a Dominican education for their daughters. The strength of this community is underpinned by the College’s rich Dominican history, where staff and families have, for generations, worked in concert to provide a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that allows every girl to thrive.
St Dominic’s Priory College is a Catholic College educating girls in the Dominican tradition. We are a Child Safe employer committed to the welfare and protection of children and young people. The College is committed to upholding a diverse and inclusive learning environment, ensuring children and young people are valued and respected. In accordance with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards, all potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s relevant policies and procedures.
Please be aware, all applications must hold a current Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be considered for this role.
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To apply for this exciting opportunity please submit a one-page Cover Letter addressing your suitability for this position as outlined in the attached PID with an updated Curriculum Vitae.
Your cover letter should briefly introduce yourself and address how your qualifications, skills and relevant experience meet the responsibilities of the role, and why you are interested in applying.
Please provide details for three referees, including your current Line Manager. Ensure you seek permission, that they are aware of this position you are applying for, and that they are available to provide a referee statement. The Panel may consider contacting the referee(s) prior to interview to assist in shortlisting.
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Please submit your application to Human Resources- Employment at employment@stdominics.sa.edu.au with the completed St Dominic’s Priory College Employment Declaration Form.
For enquiries about this position please contact Mrs Courtney Chymko, Human Resource Manager 8331 5100 or email employment@stdominics.sa.edu.au
It is required that an Application Declaration Form be completed and submitted with your application.
Ten years ago, a unique cross-sector initiative between Catholic, public and independent schools in South Australia was established to certify teachers as Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers (HALT).
Fast forward to November 2024 and Catholic Education SA (CESA) is delighted to announce its 100th certified HALT teacher; Penny Bateman, from Xavier College, Gawler Belt campus. Penny, who holds the position of English Curriculum Leader, began her teaching career in 2021 and started her HALT certification this year. Receiving HALT certification means that Penny will now be able to mentor colleagues in the process and provide expert guidance on evidence-based teaching practices while fostering professional growth within her department.
Four Catholic schools across South Australia have been awarded $6.34 million in grants for capital works to improve learning spaces, increase opportunities for disadvantaged students and cater for more diverse learning needs.
The State Government grants — $6.34 million for Catholic schools and $6.38 million for independent schools — are for building projects to commence over the next year.
Introduced in 2018 to ensure all students have access to a first-class education, the latest funding under the scheme has been approved for four projects at Catholic schools and 103 smaller projects at independent schools.
