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.

About Our School

St Joseph’s School is a co-educational Catholic primary school with an enrolment of over 140 students from Prep to Year 6. At St Joseph's, we are dedicated to fostering a love of learning and a sense of belonging among our students, staff, parents, and visitors. We are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning within a Catholic Christian environment. Our school values lie at the heart of who we are, and we strive to instil courage, compassion, and creativity in our students. We offer a community that emphasizes high educational expectations, challenging our students to live out our school values daily. Our school vision, "Learning Together to Make a Difference", inspires us to collaborate to reach our fullest potential. Explore our school website to learn more about us.




Join Our School in Childers - A Excellent Place to Belong
Are you looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity in a charming rural town? Childers, a storybook town rich in history, is a must-visit destination in the beautiful and diverse Bundaberg region. Conveniently located just a 45-minute drive from Bundaberg or Hervey Bay via the Bruce Highway, Childers offers a unique blend of small-town charm and easy access to larger cities.
As part of the Brisbane Catholic Education Remote Area Incentive Scheme, we proudly offer additional financial benefits to our teachers. Our school is an integral part of Childers' friendly rural community, where you can enjoy a variety of recreational activities on weekends and experience the warmth and hospitality of our residents.
If you're interested in learning more about this role or our wonderful region, please contact our principal for a confidential discussion. We look forward to welcoming you to our community

Summary

- Location: St Joseph's Primary School, Childers
- Start date: Commencing January, 2026
- Work hours: 30.00 hours per week
- Salary: School Officer Level 5 - $39.44/houw + super (School Salary Scale)
- Status:



Term Time | Permanent (Holidays unpaid)
- Ad close date: 29 November, 2026
- Contact: Christina Day | [email protected]

About The Opportunity

- Overseeing the development, maintenance and operations of relevant systems and resources and recommending improvements to processes and procedures
- Developing and interpreting legislation, regulations, procedures and other guideline material relating to the financial operations of the school
- Preparing and maintaining procurement activities, including overseeing budget administration, and activities
- Reviewing, developing and implementing processes and systems that enable effective financial management consistent with the school’s strategic and operational objectives
- Supervising and training support staff as required.

About You

- Proven ability to oversee and improve systems and resources
- Strong understanding of financial legislation, regulations, and procedures
- Experience in managing procurement and budget administration
- Skills in developing and implementing effective financial management processes
- Leadership ability to supervise and train support staff
- Tertiary qualification at Diploma level in Finance or related field
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility And Safeguarding Requirements

Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment

Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Benefits

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