Program Lead Finance Innovation
Date: 4 Jan 2026
Location: WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102
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 team
The BCE Procurement Team strategically leverages BCE’s buying power to maximise savings and transform procurement into a force for smarter decision-making and impact. We challenge the norm by using data, technology, and proactive insights as our tools to drive efficiencies, simplify processes, and shape better outcomes for our schools. Beyond cost, we’re committed to ethical procurement—tackling modern slavery risks, partnering with First Nations suppliers, and embedding Laudato Si’ principles—because what we buy should reflect our values.
Summary
Leverage your expertise in strategy and collaboration across Brisbane Catholic Education, driving enhancements in operational efficiency. As the Program Lead, Finance Innovation, you will drive the transformation and enhancement of financial processes, systems, and capabilities across Brisbane Catholic Education. This role is responsible for leading program management and providing expert financial advice to support continuous improvement, innovation, and the implementation of new ways of working. You will collaborate with Financial Services, ICT, schools, and office teams to identify opportunities, deliver change, and ensure the ongoing development of financial services.
- Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available
- Salary: $155,351 - $172,606 plus super
- Status: Fixed term | Feb 2026- Feb 2027
- Ad close date:19 January 2026
- Contract: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will:
- Support leadership in developing and evolving Financial Services’ continuous improvement and innovation roadmaps to drive efficiencies and new ways of working
- Coordinate research, analysis, and development of recommendations for future financial processes, tools, and systems—including automation and innovative approaches
- Provide specialist program management and professional financial subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance into Financial Services’ improvement and innovation projects
- Lead the review and assessment of financial processes, driving progress on a gated pipeline of priorities, including change impact assessments and management
- Support the development, testing, and maintenance of financial systems and tools, including documentation and support materials for Financial Services, BCE schools, and office
- Create and deliver training documentation, and provide education on financial components of information systems; assist with professional development and training for staff
- Drive the continuous development of services and capabilities within the Financial Services team
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Undertaking the development and review of strategic processes
- Strong program management skills and financial subject matter expertise
- Being responsible for the implementation and delivery of strategic objectives and attainment
- Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in a senior financial management role, including large program
- Identifying function area needs for now and the future
- Stakeholder engagement across an organisation at a Senior level
- Managing teams and collaboration across different function areas
- Relevant tertiary education and/or extensive experience in accounting, business, or related field. Membership of CA/CPA or equivalent
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Ability to obtain a National Criminal History check 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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