Finance Officer

Catholic Education Northern Territory; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $90,000–$95,000 plus super

35-hour week (8:30am–4:30pm)

Five weeks annual leave

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Employee rewards program

Discounted school fees for employees

Professional development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Full-time permanent position

Job summary

Catholic Education Northern Territory is seeking a Finance Officer for Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools in Darwin. This role delivers high-quality financial services to ACCS and collaborates with Principals, the ACCS Finance Manager and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and strong governance across schools.

The position offers a 35-hour week, full-time permanent employment, salary range $90,000–$95,000 plus super, generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in accounting.
• Experience in financial operations.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates teamwork and supports Catholic education ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of and reporting against annual and forward budgets.
• Process purchase orders, accounts payable and receivable.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, school-based staff and CEO employees.
• Reconcile bank and ledger accounts, ensuring accurate coding.
• Maintain asset registers, including acquisitions, disposals and depreciation.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations and financial workbooks.
• Monitor school cash flow and emerging financial needs.
• Provide financial reports and assist with queries and analysis.
• Prepare school ledgers for audit and respond to audit queries.
• Prepare and lodge BAS.
• Provide relief support to finance staff as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and procedures.
• Travel to remote communities as required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Budget reporting

Bank reconciliations

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for a Finance Officer to join the Catholic Education Office (CEO) in Darwin.

Catholic Education NT (CENT) operates 18 schools across the Northern Territory, from Early Learning through to Secondary, five colleges, seven primary schools, a flexible learning centre, and five remote schools. Every school is guided by our values of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Compassion and Love. The CEO is based in Berrimah.

The Position

The Finance Officer for Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools is responsible for providing high-quality and timely financial services to Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools (ACCS). The role works closely with school Principals, the ACCS Finance Manager and internal stakeholders to support effective financial operations, accurate reporting and strong financial governance across schools.

Why work with us?

• Salary of $90,000 to $95,000 plus super
• 35-hour working week (8:30am – 4:30pm)
• Five weeks annual leave plus additional leave entitlements
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options
• Employee rewards program (discounts at 450+ retailers)
• Discounted school fees for eligible employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Free onsite parking - Berriham
• Full-time permanent position, commencement negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of and reporting against annual and forward budgets
• Process purchase orders, accounts payable and receivable
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, school-based staff and CEO employees
• Reconcile bank and ledger accounts, ensuring accurate coding
• Maintain asset registers, including acquisitions, disposals and depreciation
• Prepare month-end reconciliations and financial workbooks
• Monitor school cash flow and emerging financial needs
• Provide financial reports and assist with queries and analysis
• Prepare school ledgers for audit and respond to audit queries
• Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS)
• Provide relief support to finance staff as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and procedures
• Travel to remote communities as required

Full details of the role and requirements can be found in the Position Description within the Application Package.

About You

• Holds a tertiary qualification in accounting.
• Demonstrates experience in financial and accounting operations.
• Has the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Works collaboratively as part of a team.
• Understands and supports the ethos of Catholic education.

Applications close: 07 SEPTEMBER 2026