Finance Officers

1 week ago

Lismore City Council, Australia Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Full time
Finance Officers (Operational Accounting) - Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools

All applicants must comply with current legislative Child Protection requirements by including your current Working with Children Check number & expiry date with your application for employment.

Existing staff should apply through the Internal Positions Vacant Page.

Finance Officers (Operational Accounting)

These positions are based at our Lismore NSW office

2x full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract positions to cover periods of staff leave.

Start date to be negotiated with the successful candidates.

The Rewards:

  • Salary: Attractive salary dependent on skills and experience + 12% superannuation
  • Additional benefits: Access to salary packaging including novated car leasing, work laptop
  • Working hours: 7-hour working day, 35-hour week
  • Flexibility: Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working model
  • Staff wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, free annual flu vaccinations, discounted gym and aquatic memberships through Fitness Passport
  • Growth: Learning and career development opportunities.

Position Purpose:

These positions perform a range of operational accounting activities to support delivery of accurate and efficient accounting operations that ensure the integrity of the DLCSL's ledger, financial data and reporting. One of these roles is to cover a period of parental leave, and the other is to cover other staff leave.

This role supports the underlying Mission of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Lismore by delivering services that contribute to enabling students to achieve the fullness of life.

Work Requirements:

  • A current/valid Australian Driver's Licence.
  • A cleared National Police Check, or ability to obtain if the successful candidate.
  • Requirement to travel between locations (as required).

Qualifications:

  • A relevant qualification, or equivalent experience in accounting, commerce, or financial management.

Work Experience:

  • At least five years' experience in a relevant accounting role.

Key Capabilities:

  • Attention to detail, accuracy and good record keeping skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in doing and/or reviewing balance sheets, assessing financial data and other accounting reconciliations.
  • Assisting with continuous improvement of processes and documentation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word and accounting software, preferably Technology One and/or Compass.
  • Ability to provide reports and financial process/policy advice to stakeholders in a school environment.
  • Demonstrated high level of organisational skills, including the capability to set priorities and work to deadlines.

Plus, the following generic criteria:

  • Respect and upholding the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the Employer
  • Knowledge of WHS and equity principles in the workplace.

Your cover letter must address the key capabilities listed above.

  • Click this link for information on our Diocese and region.

Applications close: 11:55pm on Sunday, 21 September 2025.

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools

For identified child related roles, Child Protection legislation requires preferred candidates to hold a valid NSW WWCC

We are an equal-opportunity employer.


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