Finance Officer — School Operations & Procurement

Brisbane Catholic Education; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible remuneration

AI tools training

Salary packaging

Staff wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Aquinas College - Ashmore on the Gold Coast is seeking a detail-oriented School Officer (Finance) to support the College’s financial operations and contribute to day-to-day finance processes.

You will oversee financial systems, develop and interpret regulations, manage procurement and budget activities, and lead and train support staff to ensure effective financial management in a Catholic school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing and improving financial systems and resources.
• Strong understanding of financial legislation, regulations and procedures.
• Experience in managing procurement and budget administration.
• Skills in developing and implementing effective financial management processes.
• Leadership ability to supervise and train support staff.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the development, maintenance and operations of relevant financial systems and resources; propose improvements.
• Developing and interpreting legislation, regulations, procedures and other guidelines related to school financial operations.
• Preparing and maintaining procurement activities, including overseeing budget administration.
• Reviewing, developing and implementing processes and systems for effective financial management aligned with school objectives.
• Supervising and training support staff as required.

Skills

System oversight

Procurement & budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Process improvement

Staff supervision

Education

Diploma in Finance

Job description

Aquinas College - Ashmore on the Gold Coast is seeking a detail-oriented School Officer (Finance) to support the College’s financial operations and contribute to day-to-day finance processes.

You will oversee financial systems, develop and interpret regulations, manage procurement and budget activities, and lead and train support staff to ensure effective financial management in a Catholic school setting.