School Finance Coordinator - St Joseph's Primary School, CHILDERS

Brisbane Catholic Education; Childers; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements (position‑s

AI tools & training

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is seeking a School Finance Officer for St Joseph’s Primary School, Childers. The role focuses on developing, maintaining and improving school financial systems, procurement, and budget administration within a Catholic education context.

The officer will implement financial policies, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. The position is based in Childers with the BCE Remote Area Incentive Scheme providing financial benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to oversee and improve financial systems and resources.
• Strong understanding of financial legislation, regulations, and procedures.
• Experience in procurement and budget administration.
• Ability to develop and implement effective financial management processes.
• Leadership in supervising support staff.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing development, maintenance and operations of financial systems and resources.
• Interpreting legislation, regulations and procedures for school finances.
• Managing procurement activities, including budget administration.
• Developing processes and systems for effective financial management.
• Supervising and training support staff as required.

Skills

Procurement

Budget control

Financial management

Leadership

Diploma in Finance

Education

Diploma in Finance

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About Our School

St Joseph’s School is a co-educational Catholic primary school with an enrolment of over 140 students from Prep to Year 6. At St Joseph's, we are dedicated to fostering a love of learning and a sense of belonging among our students, staff, parents, and visitors. We are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning within a Catholic Christian environment. Our school values lie at the heart of who we are, and we strive to instil courage, compassion, and creativity in our students. We offer a community that emphasizes high educational expectations, challenging our students to live out our school values daily. Our school vision, "Learning Together to Make a Difference", inspires us to collaborate to reach our fullest potential. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Join Our School in Childers - A Great Place to Belong
Are you looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity in a charming rural town? Childers, a storybook town rich in history, is a must-visit destination in the beautiful and diverse Bundaberg region. Conveniently located just a 45-minute drive from Bundaberg or Hervey Bay via the Bruce Highway, Childers offers a unique blend of small-town charm and easy access to larger cities.
As part of the Brisbane Catholic Education Remote Area Incentive Scheme, we proudly offer additional financial benefits to our teachers. Our school is an integral part of Childers' friendly rural community, where you can enjoy a variety of recreational activities on weekends and experience the warmth and hospitality of our residents.
If you're interested in learning more about this role or our wonderful region, please contact our principal for a confidential discussion. We look forward to welcoming you to our community!

Summary

• Location: St Joseph's Primary School, Childers
• Start date: Commencing January, 2026
• Work hours: 30.00 hours per week
• Salary: School Officer Level 5 - $39.44/houw + super (School Salary Scale)
• Status: Term Time | Permanent (Holidays unpaid)
• Ad close date: 29 November, 2026
• Contact: Christina Day | [e-mail]

About The Opportunity

• Overseeing the development, maintenance and operations of relevant systems and resources and recommending improvements to processes and procedures
• Developing and interpreting legislation, regulations, procedures and other guideline material relating to the financial operations of the school
• Preparing and maintaining procurement activities, including overseeing budget administration, and activities
• Reviewing, developing and implementing processes and systems that enable effective financial management consistent with the school’s strategic and operational objectives
• Supervising and training support staff as required.

About You

• Proven ability to oversee and improve 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
• Tertiary qualification at Diploma level in Finance or related field
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility And Safeguarding Requirements

Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment

Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Benefits

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access– discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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