Senior Finance Officer

Newman College; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Newman College, a Catholic PK–12 school in the Marist tradition, seeks a Senior Finance Officer to lead and develop the Finance Team and uphold the College’s values and safeguarding commitments.

You will work with the Director of Finance and Operations to coordinate financial processes, budgeting, and implement robust financial and operational systems, delivering accurate reports and strategic insights.

Qualifications

• Systems-focused finance professional with strong analytical skills.
• Broad base in financial reporting and budgeting.
• Methodical approach with sound judgement and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Finance Team.
• Coordinate financial processes and budgeting with accuracy and integrity.
• Drive development and implementation of the College’s financial and operational systems.
• Provide the Executive Team with sound financial insight to support strategic decisions.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Job description

About Us

Newman College is a Catholic PK–12 school educating in the Marist tradition, with an enrolment of approximately 1950 students. We are committed to fostering a vibrant, supportive, and future‑focused learning environment. Our operations—spanning learning, wellbeing, and community engagement—are underpinned by professionalism, innovation, and contemporary practice.

At Newman College, you’ll join a supportive, forward‑thinking community grounded in the Marist tradition. We foster collaboration, professional growth, and a strong sense of community. Staff also enjoy an active social culture and access to onsite facilities, including the pool and weights room, to support wellbeing.

About the Role

This is more than just another finance role. As Senior Finance Officer, you’ll lead and develop a high-performing Finance Team and help build a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement that reflects the ethos and values of Marist Education. Working directly with the Director of Finance and Operations, you’ll sit at the heart of the College’s financial operations. You’ll coordinate the financial processes and budgeting with accuracy and integrity. You’ll drive the development and implementation of the College’s financial and operational systems. You’ll also provide the Executive Team sound financial insight while helping turn strategic decisions into practice.

About You

We are seeking a systems-focused finance professional who motivates people, communicates with purpose and wants their work to make a real difference in a school community. The Senior Finance Officer has a broad skillset that is highly analytical, a detail-driven finance professional with a strong strategic approach to financial reporting. The successful candidate will bring a methodical approach, sound judgement and a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement, while actively contributing to the mission and vision of Newman College and upholding the College's commitment to child safeguarding.

Newman College is committed to the protection of and safeguarding the well‑being of members of our community. All employees must satisfy rigorous screening requirements and comply with all Child Safety and College wellbeing policies.