Finance Officer

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Job Category: Administration & Office Support

Corpus Christ Primary School, Waratah, is seeking a Permanent Part Time (35 hours per week) Finance Officerto join the team in 2026

Permanent Part-Time Finance Officer to provide high-level financial and administrative support to the Principal and leadership team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to the values of Catholic education.

The Finance Officer is responsible for managing key financial operations including billing, accounts receivable and payable, purchasing, asset and inventory control, and reporting. The role also includes general administrative duties and engagement with staff, parents, and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer purchase orders, invoicing, quotations, deliveries, and fee payments

Prepare internal finance reports for the leadership team

Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with relevant policies

Support general administrative tasks as directed by the Principal or delegate

Provide friendly, professional service to all members of the school community

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the smooth financial operation of a welcoming school community while working in a flexible, part-time capacity.

The School Finance Officer is accountable for providing administrative and operational support to the Principal. The School Finance Officer is to administer elements of the school’s finances with a particular emphasis on, but not limited to, purchase orders, invoicing, quotations, deliveries, activities payments, and fee payments.

The School Finance Officer must demonstrate attention to detail, excellent time management with the ability to work under pressure and multitask as well as the capacity to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

The School Finance Officer will be required to engage in other general financial tasks as designated by the Principal or delegate and other general administrative duties as required and directed by the Principal or delegate.

Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school.

- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance role and demonstrated ability in accurately and proficiently performing a wide range of finance tasks.

- Ability to manage billing and accounts receivable, purchasing, asset, inventory and accounts payable.

- Excellent written communication skills and strong verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills

- Demonstrated experience in preparing internal Finance reports for members of the leadership team.

- Intermediate experience and ability to work with various databases, Microsoft office programs and excel.

- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and be responsible and accountable for own work with the capacity and willingness to work in a team environment.

- TechnologyOne (Tech One) experience would be highly advantageous, but experience using any enterprise level financial software is desirable.

- Experience with Compass and QKR (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

- Certificate III in Finance or equivalent qualification

- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number

- Completion of anaphylaxis training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.

- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow

- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport

- Employee assistance program (EAP)

- Training and staff development programs

- Paid parental leave for eligible employees

- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND

- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume

- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listedunder EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications close: Thursday 13th November 2025 at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

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