Project Accountant

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan:
MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World
.

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan -
MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World
that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
• Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements
• You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students

The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.

Job Description

MACS is seeking a Project Accountant to support the successful delivery of its major ERP transformation (SAP) under the Digital Re-Imagination Program. Reporting to the GM, Group Finance, this role will ensure financial integrity, compliance, and robust reporting while partnering with Finance, IT and project stakeholders. Ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional with strong project accounting and ERP transformation experience, and the ability to provide clear analysis and insights that drive decision-making.

Please note: This is a two-year fixed-term role

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop, manage, and maintain project budgets in collaboration with the ERP program team, ensuring alignment with the overarching business case and funding approvals.
• Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly financial reports including forecasts, actuals, and variance analysis against budget and previous projections.
• Monitor capital and operating expenditure classifications to ensure accurate accounting treatment in line with accounting standards and internal policy.
• Support financial input into change requests, scope variations, and project re-baselining activities, ensuring financial implications are well understood and communicated.
• Build strong working relationships with Finance, IT, Procurement, and project workstream leads to ensure cohesive financial planning and execution.

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated experience in project accounting, preferably within large-scale ERP implementations (SAP experience highly desirable) with a Strong understanding of capitalisation rules, cost allocation, and accounting standards applicable to IT and transformation projects.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain complex financial models and provide accurate forecasts, variance analysis, and cost reporting. Must have advanced skills in Excel as well as reporting and dashboard tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic financial insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing high-quality financial reports, presentations, and executive-level briefings with the ability to tailor messaging and data visualisation to suit both financial and non-financial audiences.

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the
position description
for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email

You will need to provide:

1. An up to-date Resume and

2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.

Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE
: 4.00pm Monday, 8 September 2025