Finance Officer - St Therese's Catholic Primary School

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton; North Burnett Regional; Sur place; AUD 51 000 - 53 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

12.75% superannuation

Long service leave after 7 years

Health insurance discounts (Bupa/Westf

Fitness Passport

Excellent leave entitlements

Induction and professional development

Résumé du poste

St Therese's Catholic Primary School in Queensland is seeking a proactive Finance Officer for a term-time continuing role of 38 hours per week, commencing January 2027. You will manage financial operations, assist senior management with confidential information and maintain robust filing and reporting systems.

The role requires strong communication, discretion, and a commitment to the Catholic ethos. Tertiary qualification at Certificate level or equivalent is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial management and school administration.
• Ability to handle confidential information and discreet communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior management.
• Commitment to Catholic school ethos and culture.
• Tertiary qualification at Certificate level or equivalent (preferred).

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Preparing and analysing 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.
• 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.
• Understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Adaptability

Formation

Certificate level qualification

Description du poste

Finance Officer - St Therese's Catholic Primary School

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.

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 ofFinance 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

• 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.
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment inCatholic Schools
• Upload acurrent resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) ofthree (3) professional referees
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Courtney McVean, Principal, St Therese's Catholic Primary School, Monto on 4994 8315.
• 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.

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About Us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a currentenrolment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, EarlyLearning Centres, Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges.Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackayin the north and west to Longreach.

With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional andcareer development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversityin our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to theworkplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis oncaring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of theirlives.