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 manage time effectively.
- Ability to prioritise work
- Friendly and approachable manner
- Ability to work as part of a team whilst accepting responsibility for own tasks.

Qualifications Required A relevant qualification in Accounting, Business or a related field would be an advantage, but is not essential. Extensive Experience With Financial Or Bookkepping Functions

Experience in a school setting would be an advantage but is not essential.

A current Working With Children Check

National Criminal History Check

Duties Involved But Not Limited To

Preparation and maintenance of school financial records

Complete financial compliance requirements

Undertake the accounts receivable function for the school

Undertake the accunts payable function for the school

Assist with the administration of the payroll function for the school

Oversee the financial processes of the trading activities of the school

Undertake duties of the school office.

Application Details

All applications, that include cover letter and resume to be emailed directly to the Principal Mrs Kaye Savage-Morton. Contact details for two qualified referees who can comment on professional experience, skills and suitability for the position to be included.

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📌 Finance Officer (Finance Officer) (Sydney)
🏢 Catholic Education Western Australia
📍 Sydney