Finance Manager

Position: Finance Manager
Commencement Date: As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Full time 
Hours per week: 38 hpw
Salary Range: $104,288 to $111,761 (pending experience)
Applications Close: Friday, 21 November 2025

About us

Chanel College is a contemporary and vibrant educational community in Gladstone, Central Queensland. At the heart of all that we do, is a commitment to Catholic values and the provision of a high-quality education within an environment that is supportive and caring. With an enrolment of 800 students, Chanel College offers an innovative curriculum with a comprehensive range of subject choices, catering for both academic and vocational pathways.

Our staff come from diverse backgrounds, and we value the knowledge and skills that each person brings to his/her specific role within our community, as through the sharing of our giftedness, we work together to provide a quality, Catholic education for all students.

Your Role

Chanel College are seeking a vibrant, efficient, and energetic person for the position of Finance Manager. This is a full-time continuing position for 38hpw, for an immediate commencement or as negotiated with the successful applicant. 

The Finance Manager manages the financial responsibilities of the school/college and provide strategic planning and advice to the Principal and senior administration team.

For more information, please review the Position Description.

About you

The successful applicant will have relevant experience and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. In addition, you will have excellent people skills, the ability to work as a part of a team, and a willingness to support students, staff, and parents of the school. Formal qualifications at degree level, higher qualifications in accounting, business, or business management or a relevant field to the position are desirable. Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and the Microsoft suite would also be favourable. 

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - $104,288 to $111,761 (pending experience)
• 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.
• 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 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 Susan Bunkum, Principal, Chanel College, Gladstone on
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday, 21 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.

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