Finance Officer - Diocese Of Lismore Catholic Schools

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools; North Lismore; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave

Salary packaging

Hybrid working model

Wellbeing benefits

Career development pathways

Job summary

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is seeking a Finance Officer to support operational accounting activities and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting. The role is based in Lismore, NSW, on a full-time basis as a maternity leave replacement commencing September 2026 through January 2028, with a hybrid working model to balance collaboration and flexibility.

The position focuses on delivering robust accounting operations, ledger integrity and timely financial

Qualifications

• Experience with operational accounting activities is desirable
• Ability to maintain accurate financial data and reporting quality
• Strong attention to detail and integrity in ledger management

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of operational accounting activities to support accurate and efficient accounting operations.
• Ensure integrity of the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited's ledger, financial data and reporting.

Job description

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools

The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3,500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18,000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.

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Finance Officer

Location: Lismore NSW

Tenure: Full-time, maternity leave replacement. Commencing September 2026 - January 2028.

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The Rewards

• Enhanced Leave: 14 weeks of paid primary carer leave, LSL after 5 years of continuous service, and a Christmas-New Year shutdown period.
• Benefits: Salary packaging including novated car leasing, and a work laptop.
• Flexibility: 7-hour day, 35-hour week. Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working model.
• Health and Growth: Fitness Passport (discounted gym/aquatic), free annual flu vax and EAP services, and dedicated career development pathways.

The Lifestyle

Whether you seek the vibrant, dual-state energy of the Tweed Coast, the coastal hubs of Coffs Harbour or Port Macquarie, or the heart of the Northern Rivers in Lismore, this role offers the ultimate NSW sea change. Balance world-class amenities with the authentic charm of regional community living.

Overview of Role

This position performs a range of operational accounting activities to support delivery of accurate and efficient accounting operations that ensure the integrity of the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited's ledger, financial data and reporting.

Additional Information

• Click this link for information on our Diocese and region.
• Relocating to the region? Check out The Welcome Experience by NSW Government.

Applications close: 9am, Monday 20 July 2026

Note

• The advertisement closing date is subject to change without notice, and interviews may commence prior to the official closure.

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools

Child Protection legislation requires staff to hold a valid NSW WWCC

An equal-opportunity employer