Salary: $51,000 – $53,000 per month

Position: Finance OfficerCommencement Date: January 2027Employment Status: Term-time continuingHours per week: 32 hpwHourly Rate: School Officer Level 4, hourly rate $37.01 - $38.17 (dependent on experience)Applications Close: Friday, 20 November 2026About usSt. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Mackay is a co-educational P-6 primary school with a total current enrolment of 340 children. St Joseph’s is also enriched by the contribution of our students who can claim cultural links to our Indigenous, Torres Strait and Islander communities here in Mackay. All students and their families are welcome at St Joseph’s and we view cultural diversity as an asset for our community. St. Joseph’s offers a Catholic education for all children. Participation in all curriculum areas including religious education, sport and cultural events are encouraged. There are numerous opportunities for both children and their parents to be fully involved with the school.Your RoleOur school is seeking a vibrant, efficient, and energetic person for the position of Finance Officer. This is a term-time continuing position for 32 hpw commencing January 2027.The Finance Officer will apply a depth of knowledge and a broad range of skills which facilitate the financial management and administration of the school.Duties performed include, but are not limited to:Practising confidentiality in relation to all aspects of the roleProviding administrative support to senior management of the school where discretion and judgement are required, including:



initiating and handling correspondence (which may include confidential correspondence); monitoring telephone calls; and establishing and/or maintaining working filing systemsWithin a variety of routines, methods and procedures providing significant assistance in the preparation and analysis of; financial information to trial balance; budgets; profit and loss reports; balance sheet reports; trading activity reports; cash management analysis; purchasing control procedures, prepare monthly summaries of debtors and creditors ledger transactions and reconciliations (NOTE an employee is not required to perform all duties listed to satisfy this skill descriptor)Applying knowledge of advanced functions of computer software packages and managing dataTraining staff classified at lower levels by means of personal instruction and demonstrationFor more information, please review the Position Description.About youApplications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic schoolstrong communication and interpersonal skillsthe ability to maintain high levels of confidentialitythe ability to work well either individually or collaboratively in a team and to accept direction and supportadaptability and flexibility in a dynamic educational settingTertiary qualifications at Certificate level or equivalent knowledge,



qualifications and experience relevant to this role would be highly regardedWe look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.What we offerCompetitive salary range - School Officer Level 4, hourly rate $37.01 - $38.17 (dependent on experience)Superannuation contribution of 12.75%Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health InsuranceAccess to Fitness PassportExcellent leave entitlements to suit various situationsInduction, professional development and learning opportunitiesModern facilities and resourcesMandatory RequirementsA current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a secure manner.Australian work rightsFurther informationFor a confidential conversation please contact Deb Mallet, Principal, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Mackay on 07 4957 3355.For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [email protected] during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.Applications Close: Friday, 20 November 2026.Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.# bethedifference#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Finance Officer - St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Mackay)
🏢 Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton
📍 Mackay