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MANUKA, ACT, ****
Permanent/Ongoing
Closing at: Aug ***********:55 AEST
Catholic Education Office, Manuka ACT
Salary: $165,402 plus superannuationEmployment Status: Full-timeEligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent ResidentStart Date: Immediate Start Available Application Closing Date: 9th of August, ****Job Number: ******
About Us
Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) operates in the ACT and NSW, supporting 56 Schools and nine Early Learning Centres (ELCs).
The Archdiocesan Schools Office provides a range of services to the system through four directorates including Faith in Learning, School Operations, Corporate Services and Governance and Strategy.
About the Role
The Finance Systems Manager role is strategic as well as provides operational leadership to driving continuous improvement and system optimisation across all finance related processes and procedures.
This role works closely with the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) enterprise business systems team regarding training documentation and troubleshooting for system users.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Develop, automate, and enhance financial reporting tools that meet business, school, and executive information needs.
Ensure reports are user-friendly, timely, and aligned with strategic and operational KPIs.
Lead strategic planning and business analysis to identify opportunities for optimisation.
Develop and execute improvement projects aligned with broader financial and operational goals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including school leaders, IT teams, and finance managers, to ensure finance systems are responsive, trusted,



and effectively embedded across the organisation.
Benefits and Opportunities
Attractive remuneration package
Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
Support for professional development and study opportunities
Access to the FLOURISH Employee Wellbeing Program, offering a range of advantages and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
Qualifications and Eligibility
Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Information Systems, combined with demonstrated expertise in process improvement, change management, and ICT systems implementations.
A minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role.
Ability to obtain and maintain Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy
Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and Working With Children Check (WWCC) (Please note these clearances are not required at point of application however are required prior to commencement)
Current Drivers Licence.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
The position description may be available to view under downloads, or visit the CACGEL job site to view it, and search via title or job number.
CACGEL is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support schools and ELCs to deliver quality education outcomes for students.
For further information about CACGEL, please visit the website.

📌 Financial Systems Manager (Canberra)
🏢 MANUKA, ACT
📍 Canberra