Finance Manager

FINANCE MANAGER

About us

Edmund Rice Education Australia Victorian Schools Limited (EREA VSL) is responsible for the governance of six Victorian schools, and their associated campuses that enrol over 10,000 students.

EREA VSL is guided by the EREA Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition. The Charter articulates the vision, mission, and objectives for schools.

Through the Charter Touchstones, schools strive to transform the hearts and minds of children and young people to build a more just and inclusive local and global community through presence, compassion, liberation and a commitment to justice and solidarity.

In all we do, EREA VSL operates with clarity, accountability and transparency.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, we are looking for a forward thinking Finance Manager to join our team. The successful incumbent will be integral to ensuring effective financial performance for EREA VSL and its Colleges/Schools. You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely reporting and operate with a continuous improvement mindset.

This is a great opportunity to support the CFO in the stewardship of financial performance, budgeting, reporting, compliance that contributes to the effective use of resources to enhance educational outcomes.

What We Offer

• A supportive, values-driven team and inclusive workplace culture

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Hybrid working arrangement (office and work from home)

You will be employed on a fulltime, ongoing basis..

The remuneration for the role is within the range of $125,000 to $135,000, plus leave loading and superannuation, depending on skills, education and experience.

You will need

·       Tertiary Qualifications in Business, Accounting, Commerce or relevant discipline

·       Professional designation of Certified Practicing Accounting (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA), with ongoing professional learning to maintain designation.

·       Minimum Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word

·       Minimum 5 years' experience is a similar role.

·       Demonstrated applied knowledge or experience across all facets of a high functioning Finance Team, including payroll, debtors, creditors, audits, budgets and taxation.

·       Excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines

·       Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and provide a National Police Check certificate (issued within the last six months)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.

To Apply

Please visit our website to learn more about our organisation at

The position description is available on our Careers page at:

Applications must be submitted to by 4.00pm on Wednesday 10 December 2025 including:

• Letter of introduction (one page)

• Responses to each Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description (maximum 2 pages in total)

• A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining experience and skills with the contact details for two referees (one referee from current or most recent place of employment. If this is a school it needs to be the Principal).

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, obtain a Working with Children Check and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship or Visa.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply.

If you would like further information about this role, please contact Peter Gould, Chief Financial Officer at

We will be reviewing applications as they are received.  Should we find a suitable applicant we will close the role early; therefore, please don't delay your application.

EREA VSL is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and young people from harm. EREA VSL has no tolerance of abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment in accordance with legislative and EREA VSL policies and procedures.