Term-Time School Finance Officer | Budgets & Admin

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% Superannuation

Long service leave after 7 years

Health discounts (Bupa/Westfund)

Fitness Passport

Generous leave entitlements

Induction & professional development

Modern facilities

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Mackay is seeking a Finance Officer for a term-time continuing role of 32 hours per week commencing January 2027. The position involves financial management and administration to support school operations.

The role requires confidentiality, strong communication skills, and tertiary-level knowledge. Salary is based on School Officer Level 4 with an hourly rate of $37.01–$38.17, dependent on experience, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Confidentiality is essential in all aspects of the role.
• Provide administrative support to senior management with discretion.
• Prepare and analyze financial information including trial balances, budgets and reports.
• Manage cash, purchasing controls and ledgers.
• Train staff as required and adapt to changing processes.
• Proficiency with accounting software and data management.

Responsibilities

• Confidential handling of sensitive information.
• Support senior management with correspondences and filing.
• Prepare monthly financial summaries, trial balances and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial data and assist with budgets and reporting.
• Support purchasing controls and debtors/creditors monitoring.
• Provide training to staff at lower levels.

Skills

Confidentiality

Administrative support

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash management

Purchasing controls

Staff training

Data management

Education

Certificate level or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Mackay is seeking a Finance Officer for a term-time continuing role of 32 hours per week commencing January 2027. The position involves financial management and administration to support school operations.

The role requires confidentiality, strong communication skills, and tertiary-level knowledge. Salary is based on School Officer Level 4 with an hourly rate of $37.01–$38.17, dependent on experience, plus benefits.