School Finance & Admin Officer - St Oliver Plunkett School, CANNON HILL
Date: 16 Apr 2026
Location: CANNON HILL, QLD, AU, 4170
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
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 Oliver Plunkett Catholic Primary School is situated on Brisbane's southside with an enrolment of over 615 students. As part of the Cannon Hill parish, we provide a contemporary, faith-based education for all students, where in partnership with all families we learn about our world, ourselves and our God. As a dynamic learning community, we strive to ensure that we provide a learning environment where we work collaboratively to inspire each child to achieve their full potential. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
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: St Oliver Plunkett - Cannon Hill
- Start date: 25/03/2026
- Work hours: 7.5 hours (Permanent) + 30 hours on a fixed term basis
- Salary: $36.98 + super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Term Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 7 May 2026
- Contact: Greg Cran | gcran@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Reconciliation of accounts
- Cashier and banking duties
- Accounts receivable, including debt collection
- Accounts payable
- Report preparation
- Other administrative duties assigned as appropriate
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Have previous experience in accounts or finance role
- Skills in developing and implementing effective financial management processes
- Good 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
- Be a skilful negotiator and communicator who is able to liaise with the school's Parent/Guardian community with empathy; Demonstrate sound judgement, confidentiality and discretion
- 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
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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