Finance Officer
Employment
Full time, Fixed term
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
28 September 2026
Posted 14 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
33.2
20.8 teaching · 12.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
16.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
349
Indigenous students
11%
Language other than English
9%
Girls vs boys
153 girls · 196 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position: Finance Officer
Commencement Date: As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Term-time continuing
Hours per week: 32 hpw
Hourly Rate:School Officer Level 4, hourly rate $37.01 - $38.17 (dependent on experience)
Applications Close: Monday, 28 September 2026
About us
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Mackay is a co-educational P-6 primary school with a total current enrolment of 340 children. St Joseph’s is also enriched by the contribution of our students who can claim cultural links to our Indigenous, Torres Strait and Islander communities here in Mackay. All students and their families are welcome at St Joseph’s and we view cultural diversity as an asset for our community. St. Joseph’s offers a Catholic education for all children. Participation in all curriculum areas including religious education, sport and cultural events are encouraged. There are numerous opportunities for both children and their parents to be fully involved with the school.
Your Role
Our school is seeking a vibrant, efficient, and energetic person for the position of Finance Officer. This is a term-time continuing position for 32 hpw commencing as soon as possible (as negotiated with the successful applicant).
The Finance Officer will apply a depth of knowledge and a broad range of skills which facilitate the financial management and administration of the school.
Duties performed include, but are not limited to:
- Practising confidentiality in relation to all aspects of the role
- Providing administrative support to senior management of the school wh…