Senior Advisor - Finance Policy and Learning

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office in Woolloongabba (QLD) seeks a Senior Advisor - Finance Policy and Learning to lead a major uplift of Finance policy, guidance and learning materials. The role blends finance expertise with technical writing, content design and learning development to create accessible, governed resources across BCE offices and schools.

The successful candidate will design a sustainable information architecture, collaborate with Finance specialists, and drive learning pathways,

Qualifications

• Ability to absorb complex financial information and translate it into clear, usable content for different audiences.
• Experience writing or redesigning policies, procedures, guidance or controlled business documents.
• Strong governance, quality assurance and documentation management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and catalogue existing Finance policies, procedures, guidance, training resources and SharePoint content.
• Identify duplication, gaps, outdated content, ownership issues and opportunities to simplify the user experience.
• Rewrite and reorganise priority Finance reference material using clear, concise and consistent language.
• Design a logical Finance information architecture that separates mandatory policy requirements from procedures, guidance, work instructions and learning content.
• Work with Finance specialists to confirm technical accuracy, controls, decision rights and practical application.
• Develop audience-based learning pathways, learner guides, scripts, storyboards, micro-learning, videos and supporting resources.
• Plan consultation, user testing, quality assurance, implementation and adoption activities.
• Establish sustainable document ownership, review cycles, version control and source-of-truth arrangements.
• Support the redesign of Finance SharePoint pages so information is easier to find, navigate and maintain.

Skills

Finance processes

Policy writing

Knowledge management

Learning design

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Version control

Adult learning

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in finance, business, communications, adult learning

Job description

Senior Advisor - Finance Policy and Learning

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Woolloongabba QLD

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.

Are you a finance professional who can turn complex requirements and operational knowledge into clear, practical and engaging resources?

Brisbane Catholic Education is seeking a Senior Advisor - Finance Policy and Learning to lead a significant uplift of our Finance policy, guidance and learning environment.

This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong finance background who enjoys writing, organising information and making complex processes easier for people to understand and apply. You will review and reshape Finance reference material, create a clear and sustainable information structure, and develop the learning package required to support implementation across BCE offices and schools.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Accounting Services, you will work with Finance subject matter experts and stakeholders across BCE to redesign the end-to-end Finance information landscape. This includes policies, procedures, guidelines, work instructions, fact sheets, SharePoint content and learning resources.

You will combine your financial understanding with strong technical writing, content design and learning development skills to create material that is accurate, controlled, accessible and practical for its intended audience.

• Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available
• Status: Fixed Term | November 2026 - October 2027
• Contract us: **********@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

What you will deliver:

• Review and catalogue existing Finance policies, procedures, guidance, training resources and SharePoint content
• Identify duplication, gaps, outdated content, ownership issues and opportunities to simplify the user experience
• Rewrite and reorganise priority Finance reference material using clear, concise and consistent language
• Design a logical Finance information architecture that separates mandatory policy requirements from procedures, guidance, work instructions and learning content
• Work with Finance specialists to confirm technical accuracy, controls, decision rights and practical application
• Develop audience-based learning pathways, learner guides, scripts, storyboards, micro-learning, videos and supporting resources
• Plan consultation, user testing, quality assurance, implementation and adoption activities
• Establish sustainable document ownership, review cycles, version control and source-of-truth arrangements
• Support the redesign of Finance SharePoint pages so information is easier to find, navigate and maintain

About you

You are likely to be a finance professional who has moved into, or developed strong capability in, policy, technical writing, knowledge management, business improvement or learning design. Alternatively, you may be an experienced policy or learning specialist with substantial exposure to Finance operations and controls.

You will bring:

• A strong understanding of Finance processes, controls and operational environments
• Demonstrated experience writing or redesigning policies, procedures, guidance or controlled business documents
• The ability to absorb complex financial information and translate it into clear, usable content for different audiences
• Experience organising large volumes of reference material into coherent document suites and user pathways
• Capability in learning needs analysis, instructional design or development of practical training resources
• Strong consultation, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• A structured approach to governance, quality assurance, version control and delivery planning
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in finance, business, communications, adult learning or a related discipline

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
• Ability to obtain a National Criminal History check prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

• Lead a visible and practical improvement program across BCE Finance
• Shape how Finance requirements are communicated, learned and applied
• Work with experienced subject matter experts across a large and complex organisation
• Create resources that will have an enduring impact for BCE offices and schools
• Join a collaborative team focused on strong stewardship, practical service and continuous improvement

This role would suit a Finance Policy Advisor, Senior Accountant with strong writing capability, Finance Transformation or Process Improvement specialist, Finance Training Lead, or Finance professional experienced in documenting and embedding better ways of working.

If you can bring structure to complex Finance information and develop the learning needed to make change stick, we would love to hear from you.

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 acommitment 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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