Finance Officer - St Therese's Catholic Primary School

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton; North Burnett Regional; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12.75% superannuation

Long service leave

Health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Generous leave entitlements

PD and learning opportunities

Modern facilities

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton's St Therese’s Catholic Primary School in Monto seeks a Finance Officer for a term-time continuing 38 hpw position commencing January 2027. The role supports financial management and school administration with confidentiality and discretion.

You will handle budgets, trial balances, debtor/creditor ledgers, cash management, and reporting, while training staff and maintaining filing systems. A Blue Card and Australian work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Confidentiality is essential in handling school information.
• Ability to provide administrative support to senior management.
• Knowledge of financial management and reporting processes.
• Data management and use of computer software for financial tasks.
• Ability to train staff at lower levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality across the role.
• Provide administrative support to senior management with discretion.
• Assist in preparing financial reports, budgets, and reconciliations.
• Apply advanced computer software skills and manage data.
• Train staff as needed.

Skills

Confidentiality

Administrative support

Financial management

Data management

Staff training

Education

Certificate level qualification

Job description

Position: Finance Officer

Commencement Date: January 2027

Employment Status: Term-time continuing

Hours per week: 38 hpw

Hourly Rate: School Officer Level 4, hourly rate $37.01 - $38.17 (dependent on experience)

Applications Close: Monday, 16 November 2026

About Us

St Therese’s Catholic Primary School is a small school situated in the rural community of Monto, within the Diocese of Rockhampton. The school caters for students from Prep (Preparatory Year) to Year Six. Our school has strong links with the St Therese’s Parish community.

As a community we strive to create an environment dedicated to enriching the development of the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual capabilities of each individual.

About

Our beliefs about learners and learning are informed by the Diocesan Learning Framework. Through the implementation of an Inclusive Curriculum, we endeavour to develop lifelong learners who:

• value and encourage each other’s special talents;
• use Christian values to shape their lives;
• contribute to the life of the parish and their communities.

Your Role

Our school is seeking a vibrant, efficient, and energetic person for the position of Finance Officer. This is a term-time continuing position for 38 hpw commencing January 2027.

The Finance Officer will apply a depth of knowledge and a broad range of skills which facilitate the financial management and administration of the school.

Duties Performed Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Practising confidentiality in relation to all aspects of the role
• Providing administrative support to senior management of the school where discretion and judgement are required, including: initiating and handling correspondence (which may include confidential correspondence); monitoring telephone calls; and establishing and/or maintaining working filing systems
• Within a variety of routines, methods and procedures providing significant assistance in the preparation and analysis of; financial information to trial balance; budgets; profit and loss reports; balance sheet reports; trading activity reports; cash management analysis; purchasing control procedures, prepare monthly summaries of debtors and creditors ledger transactions and reconciliations (NOTE an employee is not required to perform all duties listed to satisfy this skill descriptor)
• Applying knowledge of advanced functions of computer software packages and managing data
• Training staff classified at lower levels by means of personal instruction and demonstration

For more information, please review the Position Description .

About You

Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:

• understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
• the ability to work well either individually or collaboratively in a team and to accept direction and support
• adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic educational setting
• Tertiary qualifications at Certificate level or equivalent knowledge, qualifications and experience relevant to this role would be highly regarded

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range - School Officer Level 4, hourly rate $37.01 - $38.17 (dependent on experience)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Courtney McVean, Principal, St Therese's Catholic Primary School, Monto on 4994 8315.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [e-mail]
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Monday, 16 November 2026.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.