Finance Officer (Finance Officer)
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
20 November 2026
Posted 6 Nov 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout St Joseph's School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-6
School staff (FTE)
43.8
23.1 teaching · 20.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
18.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
432
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
54%
Girls vs boys
234 girls · 198 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
New to Catholic schools? Our guide to teaching in Catholic schools covers RE accreditation, the diocesan system, pay, and how applications differ from government roles.
Role description
Position Details:
St Joseph’s Primary School is seeking a friendly, professional and highly organised School Finance Officer to join our school commencing in January 2027.
This is an important office position within our school. As one of the two main points of contact for parents, students, staff and visitors, the successful applicant will play a significant role in providing a welcoming, efficient and supportive administrative service to our school community.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys interacting with people and can confidently manage the varied responsibilities of a busy school office. The position is a shared role of 0.6 FTE (3 days) from Monday- Wednesday. This role has the possibility of becoming ongoing and full time in the future.
The role is for 44 weeks a year, 3 days a week from 8:00am – 4:00pm. Times can be discussed with the successful applicant
Selection Criteria:
Applications are invited from those who possess the appropriate qualifications and who demonstrate the following attributes:
• A strong commitment to Catholic education
• Extensive experience in bookkeeping
• Experience in financial procedures including accounts receivable, accounts payable, preparation of Business Activity Statements, and general ledger processing.
• Sound knowledge and demonstrated ability of relevant accrual accounting practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge including experience in financial programs
Other attributes Required;
*Strong organistational skills and ability to ma…