School Officer (Finance) - Emmaus College, JIMBOOMBA
Date: 5 Aug 2026
Location: JIMBOOMBA, QLD, AU, 4280
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
Emmaus College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational ecumenical College with an enrolment of over 1510 students. Emmaus College fosters Christian unity through its active partnership with the local Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran and Uniting churches.
Emmaus is located on 21 hectares in a quiet bushland setting at 48 East Street, Jimboomba. It has been built to cater for the educational and faith needs of the Jimboomba, Beaudesert and surrounding communities. Excellence in learning within a contemporary Christian community is the vision that shapes the Emmaus learning community. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
Emmaus College, based in Jimboomba is currently seeking a School Officer (Finance) to deliver 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: Emmaus - Jimboomba (P)
- Start date: ASAP
- Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
- Salary: $73,334 - $75,639 + super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Term Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 19 August 2026
- Contact: (07) 5547 9990 | psjimboomba@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Accounts receivable, including debt collection
- Reconciliation of accounts
- Cashier and banking duties
- Accounts payable
- Report preparation
- Other administrative duties within College assigned as appropriate
About you
- 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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