Accountant - Catholic Education Office

Position: Accountant (School Support)

Commencement Date: As soon as possible (as negotiated with the successful applicant)

Employment Status: Full-time

Hours per week: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $106,704 to $118,558 (pending experience % superannuation paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale.

Applications Close: Monday, 3 November 2025

About us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.

Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students, ensuring they are well-equipped for success.

Your Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at Catholic Education Office in the position of Accountant (School Support), to commence as soon as possible (as negotiated with the successful applicant.) This is a full time continuing position for 40 hours per week.

The successful applicant will demonstrate exceptional communication and engagement skills to support school and college stakeholders in managing financial responsibilities and supporting informed financial decision-making.

The role, based in Rockhampton, with some travel required, presents a wonderful opportunity for a suitably qualified accountant to support 39 schools and colleges across Catholic Education in all aspects of financial and management accounting and reporting. A significant focus of this role is ensuring financial compliance and risk mitigation across CEDR.

Typical duties include, but are not limited:

• Train, support and provide advice to finance officers/managers in schools and colleges with all aspects of financial management;
• Support end of month reconciliation, reporting and analysis processes;
• Support preparation and submission of school and college forecasts and budgets;
• Liaise with external auditors as required;
• Perform internal audit function for schools and colleges;
• Assist with ensuring Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance in schools/colleges; and
• Perform other selected duties as directed by the Assistant Director: Business and Strategy and the Finance Manager.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• An understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• The ability to work well either individually or collaboratively as part of a team, and to accept direction and support.
• The ability to adapt and be flexible within a dynamic educational setting.
• An inclusive education tertiary qualification is desirable, with appropriate experience or equivalent knowledge, qualifications and experience relevant to this role.

We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities.

We look forward to receiving your application and are confident that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - $106,704 to $118,558 (pending experience) paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale.
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner, including some travel to schools within the Diocese.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

• Complete the application below.
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools .
• Upload a current resume and cover letter that addresses the skills, attributes and experience in line with the requirements of the role including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees.
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Amanda Houston, Assistant Director: Business and Strategyon
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Monday, 3 November 2025

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.