Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Hervey Bay QLD

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Company description

About Brisbane Catholic Education is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Job description

Summary

Join Xavier Catholic College and deliver impactful and efficient financial services to the school leadership team, supporting a wide range of tasks to drive and enhance the smooth operation of the school

- Location: Xavier Catholic College - Hervey Bay (S)
- Start date: November, 2026
- Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
- Salary: School Officer Level 4 - $36.98/hr + 12.75% Super (School Salary Scale)




- Status: Full Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 22nd November, 2026
- Contact: (07) 4197 1* | *****@bne.catholic.edu.au

About our school

Xavier Catholic College is a co-educational K-12 College operated by Brisbane Catholic Education that commenced in 2003. In 2013 a two session Kindergarten was established on site and is administered by Catholic Early EdCare. Our Prep to Year 12 enrolments have grown to over 1340 and continues to expand. Our mission for the College is to provide a high-quality, inclusive Catholic education where all are engaged in their learning and motivated to do their best. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

- Providing operational support and advice on a diverse range of financial matters
- Duties including Accounts Payable, Purchasing and Procurement
- Reconcilliation of accounts and banking transfers
- Developing and/or administering financial processes and procedures, and responding to inquiries about the financial operations across the school
- Reviewing and developing local systems and providing recommendations for enhancement
- Monitoring service delivery to identify efficiencies and ensure compliance with government and departmental directives, policies, and standards
- Analysing data for school leadership reports
- Facilitating work to meet deadlines and commitments and supervising and training support staff as required.
- ADHOC admin duties as required

About you

- Previous experience in an accounts or finance role
- Skills in developing and implementing effective financial management processes
- Valuable understanding of accounting principles and account reconciliations
- Demonstrate attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure with high prioritization skills to meet deadlines
- Have experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Flexibility to meet the demands of the school and demonstrate initiative
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements

📌 School Officer (Hervey Bay)
🏢 Brisbane Catholic Education Office
📍 Hervey Bay