Senior School Finance Officer

Brisbane Catholic Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

AI tools and training

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is seeking a School Officer Level 4 at Mt Maria College, Petrie, to support school leadership with financial tasks and essential administration.

The role is term-time, 22.8 hours per week, commencing December 2026. Responsibilities include reconciliation of accounts, cashiering, accounts receivable and payable, and report preparation. Proficiency in Excel and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or finance role.
• Ability to develop and implement financial management processes.
• Understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure with deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Flexibility to meet school demands and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of accounts.
• Cashier and banking duties.
• Accounts receivable, including debt collection.
• Accounts payable.
• Report preparation.
• Other administrative duties as appropriate.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Cash Handling

Financial Reporting

Excel

Tools

Excel

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 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.

Company description

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.

Job description

Summary

Join Mt Maria College, Petrie and deliver impactful and efficient financial services to the school leadership team, supporting a wide range of tasks to drive and enhance the smooth operation of the school!

• Location: Mt Maria College - Petrie (S)
• Start date: December, 2026
• Work hours: 22.8 hours per week
• Salary: School Ofiicer Level 4 - $36.98 per hour + 12.75% Super (School Salary Scale)
• Status: Term Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 29th November, 2026
• Contact: (07) 3285 5*** | *******@bne.catholic.edu.au

About our school

Mt Maria College Petrie is a systemic co-educational secondary college within the Brisbane Catholic Archdiocese. Our Vision is to provide a holistic Catholic Christian education through example, service and leadership. As a member of the Marist Schools Australia Network, the College embeds the Marist Charism across all areas of our college family. The College is conveniently located to public transport and UniSC.

Mt Maria College, Petrie offers multiple educational opportunities and pathways and prides itself on the strong sense of community and family spirit. Promoting the Catholic faith, personal formation and building confidence and self-esteem are paramount within our college community.

The College motto ‘Lead by Example', also shapes the culture of teaching and learning at the school. We aim to embed in our students a love of learning through a dynamic and responsive curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students inclusive of those with tertiary aspirations and vocational educational pathways.

We are a Positive Behaviour for Learning school, with a strong focus on building resilience, accountability, and wellbeing to maximise learning in the classroom. This is to equip our students with strong minds and compassionate hearts to make a positive difference in their lives and the lives of others.

Holistic Catholic education In the Marist Tradition: Our motto Presence, Love of Work, Family, Spirit, Simplicity and In the Way of Mary. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Reconciliation of accounts
• Cashier and banking duties
• Accounts receivable, including debt collection
• Accounts payable
• Report preparation
• Other administrative duties assigned as appropriate

About you

• Have previous experience in accounts or finance role
• Skills in developing and implementing effective financial management processes
• Good understanding of accounting principles and account reconciliations
• Demonstrate attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure with high prioritization skills to meet deadlines
• Have experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Flexibility to meet the demands of the school and demonstrate initiative
• Be a skilful negotiator and communicator who is able to liaise with the school's Parent/Guardian community with empathy; Demonstrate sound judgement, confidentiality and discretion
• 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

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.

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.