Finance Officer
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Early childhood
Salary range
Closing date
7 September 2026
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Role description
An exciting opportunity exists for a Finance Officer to join the Catholic Education Office (CEO) in Darwin.
Catholic Education NT (CENT) operates 18 schools across the Northern Territory, from Early Learning through to Secondary, five colleges, seven primary schools, a flexible learning centre, and five remote schools. Every school is guided by our values of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Compassion and Love. The CEO is based in Berrimah.
The position:
The Finance Officer for Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools is responsible for providing high-quality and timely financial services to Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools (ACCS). The role works closely with school Principals, the ACCS Finance Manager and internal stakeholders to support effective financial operations, accurate reporting and strong financial governance across schools.
Why work with us?
- Salary of $90,000 to $95,000 plus super
- 35-hour working week (8:30am – 4:30pm)
- Five weeks annual leave plus additional leave entitlements
- Salary packaging and novated leasing options
- Employee rewards program (discounts at 450+ retailers)
- Discounted school fees for eligible employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Free onsite parking - Berriham
- Full-time permanent position, commencement negotiable.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the preparation of and reporting against annual and forward budgets
- Process purchase orders, accounts payable and receivable
- Maintain relationships with suppliers, school-based staff and CEO employees
- Reconcile bank and ledger accounts, ensuring accurate coding
- Maintain asset registers, including…