Salary Range: $88,230 full-time equivalent plus superannuation

Employment Status: Part-time | 45.6 hours per fortnight

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Negotiable

About St John the Apostle Primary School

St John the Apostle Primary School comprises of a highly collaborative team that inspires and celebrates the learning of all students. With a strong vision for the future, and a professional learning environment that builds capability, the school has a shared mission to positively impact student well-being and academic achievement.

About the Role

You will have the opportunity to manage the school's finances which includes accurate processing of invoices, payments and financial records. You will be responsible for issuing invoices and statements, handling fee-related enquiries, negotiating payment plans, and maintaining detailed communication records. The role also involves liaising with parents and guardians to resolve payment issues, working with debt collection agencies, and ensuring compliance with financial policies.

Additionally you will support financial reporting, budgeting, and administrative functions, contributing to the smooth operation of the school's Finance, Business, and Administrative teams.

Benefits and Opportunities

- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for career development and study opportunities




- Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

Qualifications and Eligibility

- Professional Memberships as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Chartered Accountant (CA) will be highly desired
- Tertiary qualifications in finance and/or accounting
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
- Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

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. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about CACGEL can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Andrew Casey on 02 6258 3592 or via [email protected]

Application queries: Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via [email protected]

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