Senior School Finance Officer - Chisholm Catholic College, CORNUBIA
Date: 13 Jan 2026
Location: CORNUBIA, QLD, AU, 4130
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
Chisholm Catholic College is a co-educational Secondary College established in the Logan City suburb of Cornubia in 1992. Our College motto is Live Christ Challenge, following the lived example of Caroline Chisholm and Jesus. Our College charism and values have been established on a genuine belief in creating FAMILY -Faith, Ambition, Commitment, Integrity, Love and mercy. Our aim is to create independent, self-directed and reflective learners who can contribute positively to our ever-changing world. Our talented and pastoral teachers are committed to inspiring our students and to providing a truly holistic education. As innovative and creative educators, our teachers play an important part in realising the vision of Chisholm Catholic College. 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!
We are seeking an experienced Senior School Finance Officer to become a valued member of our dynamic school administration team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal role at the heart of our school’s operations. In this role, you’ll provide expert advice across a wide range of financial matters, strengthen and streamline financial processes, and help shape smarter systems that support our whole school community.
- Location: Chisholm Catholic College - Cornubia (S)
- Start date: 16/02/2026 - 31/08/2026
- Work hours: 29 hours per week
- Salary: School Officer Level 4 - $36.98 - $38.15 + super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Term Time Fixed Term
- Ad close date: 8 February 2026
- Contact: 07 3209 0700 | scornubia@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Providing operational support and advice on a diverse range of financial matters
- Developing and/or administering financial processes and procedures, and responding to inquiries about the financial operations across the school
- Reviewing and developing local systems and providing recommendations for enhancement
- Monitoring service delivery to identify efficiencies and ensure compliance with government and departmental directives, policies, and standards
- Analysing data for school leadership reports
- Facilitating work to meet deadlines and commitments and supervising and training support staff as required.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Providing operational support and advice on financial matters at a senior level
- Proficiency in developing and administering financial processes and procedures
- Reviewing and enhancing local systems for efficiency
- Ability to monitor service delivery for compliance with policies and standards
- Experience analysing data for leadership reports
- Strong organisational skills to ensure the deadlines are met, supervising, and training support staff
- Certificate 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
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.
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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