School Officer

Our Lady Of The Southern Cross College | Dalby | P-12

• School Officer - Finance
• Fixed term | Part time - 20 hours per week
• Commencing 24 November 2025 to 15 January 2027
• School Officer Level 3 | $34.19 – $35.64 per hour plus super
• Applications close 28 September 2025

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of 32 schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits– we have much to offer families, students and staff alike.

The Opportunity 

Join a values-driven school community as a School Officer: Administration (Finance), where your attention to detail and financial processing skills will support the smooth operation of school finances. Working closely with school leadership and the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office, you will contribute to a mission-focused environment that values dignity, potential, and life. This role offers variety, stability, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative setting. Further details can be obtained from theRole Description.

About You

• available for 5 hours each day from Tuesday to Friday
• Certificate qualification in bookkeeping or a related field. (desirable)
• a current Blue Card for working with children issued by Blue Card Services, or the willingness and ability to obtain prior to commencement.
• as a faith-based organisation, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, is valued, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and beliefs that enrich the Catholic identity of our workplaces.

About the College 

Our Lady of the Southern Cross College is a learning community where all students and staff are valued and encouraged to pursue personal excellence in all aspects of their development - spiritual, academic, social, cultural and physical. With a motto of 'Journey in faith and knowledge', staff partner with parents to build the confidence and character of all students – enabling them to be life-long learners. Offering a comprehensive curriculum and co-curricular program to cater for the diverse interests, needs and abilities of students, the College's staff are experts in their field. They provide this quality Catholic education in a contemporary learning environment that equips students for the ever-changing world.

The community you will be joining  

Moving to work at Our Lady of the Southern Cross in Dalby, Queensland, offers a unique opportunity to experience the best of both rural and metropolitan living. Dalby, known as the gateway to the Western Downs, provides everything you need, from charming local coffee shops and excellent dining options to a vibrant main street. You can explore the rich heritage and natural wonders of the town and its surroundings, enjoying the wide-open spaces that make Dalby feel like home.

The town is known for its friendly and welcoming community, making it an ideal place to raise a family or connect with neighbours. Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, including Lake Broadwater Conservation Park and the Bunya Mountains, Dalby is perfect for outdoor activities like fishing, boating and hiking. Conveniently located about 200 kilometres west of Brisbane and just 50 minutes from Toowoomba, Dalby offers a peaceful lifestyle with easy access to city amenities.  

How to apply  

Please address your application to Peter Cuskelly, Principal Our Lady of the Southern Cross College. Click 'apply' to submit and include

• a written response, of no more than one page, highlighting your demonstrated experience and relevant skills as they relate to the Role Description
• your resume

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

If you require further information about this role, please email the Principal, Peter Cuskelly at

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland