<p><strong>Salary Range</strong>: $85,665 full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time | 45.6 hours per fortnight | Contract until 17 May 2026<br><strong>Eligibility</strong>:&nbsp;Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date</strong>: Tuesday 6 February 2026</p> <p><strong>About St John the Apostle Primary School</strong></p> <p>St John the Apostle Primary School is&nbsp;a unique and exciting community. We are a highly collaborative team who seek to inspire, support and celebrate the learning of all; we strive to help every student realise their intellectual, spiritual, cultural and social aspirations. With a strong&nbsp;vision for the future,&nbsp;we create a professional learning environment that builds the expertise and leadership capacity of teachers to have a significant positive impact on student well-being and achievement in their own class and across the school.</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>As a Finance Officer, 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.</p> <p><i>This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on parental leave. The incumbent is entitled to return earlier to their substantive position in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.</i></p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access our People Wellbeing Program,&nbsp;Flourish&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration</li> <li>Tertiary qualifications in finance and/or accounting</li> <li>Professional Memberships as a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or a Chartered Accountant (CA)&nbsp;will be highly regarded</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.<br><br> CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.</p> <p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sjaps.act.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Jo Reed on&nbsp;02 6258 3592 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:jo.reed@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Finance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>jo.reed@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Finance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:jo.reed@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Finance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">jo.reed@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Finance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Finance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Finance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>#S-DNI</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506483/finance-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>