Accounts Officer

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga; Griffith; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, Full-Time Position

76 Hours/Fortnight

Access to Salary Packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Bupa Health Insurance

Access to Fitness Passport

Job summary

Marian Catholic College in Griffith, NSW, invites applications for an Accounts Officer to support the Business Manager in all financial operations. The role covers accounts processing, receipts, payments, and reconciliations, plus admin tasks for billing and school fee collection.

Permanent full-time with 76 hours per fortnight, salary level 5, and benefits including salary packaging and EAP. Domestic and international applicants welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Thorough problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to complete physical tasks.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders and follow directions.
• Respond promptly to customer needs; solicit feedback to improve service.
• Contribute to developing efficient processes related to role responsibilities.
• Tertiary qualifications at Certificate level or above related to the role or equivalent experience.
• Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A) or willingness to achieve.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Prepared to undergo National Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Manager with all aspects of the College finance function.
• Support operation and monitoring of all College accounts and reconciliation of transactions.
• Complete administrative tasks related to billing and collection of school fees and other financial duties.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate level or higher relevant to the role

Catholic School accreditation (Category A) or willingness to achieve

Job description

Marian Catholic College

Marian Catholic College is an expansive co-educational 7-12 secondary school with a current enrolment of around 700 students. The College is located in the beautiful regional city of Griffith in the Riverina area, New South Wales. Marian has a diverse culture which is rich in learning experiences. The College boasts new educational facilities, having just completed and opened an outstanding Technological and Applied Studies Centre (TAS), and new Staff and Administration facilities.

Marian and its staff are highly committed to the learning and wellbeing of all students, always working to enhance learning opportunities for the benefit of all within the College. The College also has a strong peer support, professional learning and mentor programme for teaching staff and those new to the profession.

About Griffith

Griffith is one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan regional centres. Explore world‑class wineries, fresh produce and fascinating heritage, in the beautiful Riverina. You’ll find plenty of cellar doors to visit, be provided with delicious local produce, quality restaurants and cafes, and festivals celebrating a rich food and wine culture. Welcome to Griffith.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty‑four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities. In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning. We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

The Accounts Officer assists the Business Manager with all aspects of and the effective operations of the College’s finance function. The role will support the Business Manager with operating and monitoring of all College accounts, ensuring the safe receipt and handling of accounts payments and reconciliation of transactions. This includes completing administrative tasks related to the billing and collection of school fees and undertaking general office, administration and other financial management duties as required or delegated. The role contributes to the efficient, secure, safe and profitable management of the school in order to provide an excellent Catholic education for all of its students.

What We Can Offer

• Permanent, Full-Time Position
• 76 Hours/Fortnight
• Part-Time considered
• Commencing ASAP
• Salary: Level 5 - $98, 033 per year (unaveraged - works during school-holidays)
• Access to Salary Packaging
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport

Selection Criteria

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Thorough problem solving and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to complete physical tasks
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders and able to follow directions
• Ability to respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service and to respond to requests for service and assistance.
• Sound ability and commitment to contribute to developing efficient and effective processes related to work and role responsibilities.
• Tertiary qualifications at Certificate level or above related to the role or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
• Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or willing to achieve.
• Current Drivers Licence
• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• Successful candidates to undergo a National Criminal History Check

Applications and Enquiries

Applications Close Thursday 12 November 2026

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People, Development and Engagement Team. CEDWW is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care. CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.