Finance Officer

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with leave loading

Fitness Passport membership

Salary packaging options

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Long service leave after 7 years

Parental leave 14 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Finance Officer at Mother of Good Counsel School, North Cairns, supports the school’s financial and administrative operations during term time. The role covers accounts payable/receivable, financial record keeping, enrolment support, and enquiries via telephone and email, with a focus on compliance and internal controls.

Applicants should have a Working with Children Blue Card and align with the ethos of Catholic Education.

Qualifications

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support for the school's financial and administrative services.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, maintain financial records, support enrolment processes, handle enquiries by phone and email.
• Oversee internal financial controls, prepare financial reports, assist in budget development.

Job description

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns – Cairns North QLD

Contract Dates: 16 January 2027 to 21 January 2028 (possibility of extension_

Employment Type: Term Time, Fixed Term, 38 hours per school week

Salary Range: SOF Level 5 - $39.44 to $41.36 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm, Sunday 8 November 2026

Mother of Good Counsel School, North Cairns

We foster successful learning based on both the Gospel values and the tradition of the Mercy Sisters and stand firm on the school’s capacity for effective, life-giving relationships and collaboration involving all those within its school community.

Student wellbeing is a priority for us; getting to know students individually and helping them to be the best person they can be. Staff work with students, teachers and families to support students through every aspect of their lives, which in turn, enhances their capacity to learn.

About the Role

The role of the Finance Officer is to provide comprehensive support for the school’s financial and administrative services, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and contributing to the smooth operation of school activities. This includes managing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining financial records, supporting enrolment processes, and responding to enquiries via telephone and email. Additionally, the Finance Officer plays a key role in overseeing internal financial controls, preparing financial reports, and assisting in the development of school budgets.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Level 5 Finance Officer Position Description

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card


• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading


• Fitness Passport membership available


• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary


• 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions


• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)


• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave


• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.