Senior Finance Lead - St Peter Claver College, RIVERVIEW
Date: 7 Oct 2025
Location: RIVERVIEW, QLD, AU, 4303
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
Looking for an exciting career opportunity in education? Look no further than St Peter Claver College!
As a Catholic school in the Marist tradition, we have been providing high-quality, co-educational experiences to students in the Ipswich region since 1976. We believe in offering contemporary learning experiences and subject offerings that appeal to students across the academic spectrum.
Our teachers are committed to knowing each student as an individual and supporting them in achieving to their utmost capabilities; complemented by contemporary classroom environments and state of the art resourcing.
If you are passionate about education and looking to make a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dynamic team at St Peter Claver College. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
Be a key member of the College Finance team, providing timely accounting and administrative support to drive the success of school financial operations!
- Location: St Peter Claver - Riverview (S)
- Start date: 27/10/2025
- Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
- Salary: $84,621.00 - $103,021.00 + super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Full Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 19/10/2025
- Contact: (07) 3810 5900
About the opportunity
The Senior Finance Lead will provide support and assistance to the College Business Manager in meeting a set of broad responsibilities in relation to the business administration and financial operations of the College. An employee in this position will be required to demonstrate initiative and operate with an appropriate level of autonomy with expertise and focus on established accounting practices and financial management strategies.
In consultation with the Business Manager, this role will also provide technical support to College staff to ensure appropriate financial processes, policies and internal control mechanisms are satisfied.
As an important member of the College administration team and a senior member of the College Finance Office, the Senior Finance Lead operates within the Catholic educational environment and culture and reports to the Business Manager. A significant relationship also exists with the Principal and College Leadership Team.
Within the accountabilities of the position description, you will enjoy a variety of tasks including:
- Keeping correct and timely accounting records
- Ensuring that the operation of the College Finance Office across the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Financial Reporting functions
- Conducting period end accounting processes including BAS reporting
- Processing of Term fees and levies
- Providing the Business Manager and the College Leadership Team with analysis, advice and executive level support regarding the College's financial operations, resources, budget processes, and planning
- Assisting with the management of the financial services of the College under the broad direction of the Business Manager
- Administration of Project Spreadsheets during periods of construction
- Maintaining the College Asset register
- Supporting the financial reporting and operating requirements of the College P&F Association, College Bus Operations, and various fundraising events.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Strong leadership and team management skills to achieve a school's financial goals
- Ability to provide strategic financial advice, identify risks, and spot opportunities
- Experience in contributing to leadership decisions and improving efficiencies
- Expertise in coaching and developing staff to enhance systems and practices
- Skills in identifying process improvements and recommending alternative approaches
- Tertiary qualification at Diploma level 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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