School Finance Coordinator

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 Mary’s College is a Catholic Year 7 – 12 High School with over 130 years history of excellence in education in the historic town of Maryborough. We have a dedicated staff of extraordinary teachers who work together in collaboration to achieve consistently excellent results for all our students. If you are looking for a welcoming place to work with committed and talented educators in a wonderful learning community, then St Mary’s would love to hear from you. We are a relatively small College proud of the excellence in learning we achieve. Our staff have high expectations of student learning and are supported to deliver high quality learning and teaching. We strive to support our students holistically; educating head, heart, body and spirit. Our Catholic Christian faith is grounded in the charisms of the Christian Brothers (Edmund Rice) and the Sisters of Mercy (Catherine McAuley) and underpins the values and actions of staff and students. We actively support our students’ growth through our approach to Pastoral Care and focussed well‑being programs. We offer many opportunities for staff to be involved with extra‑curricular activities through camps, retreats, sports and clubs. The Wide Bay region is a beautiful area of SE Queensland; offering an enviable lifestyle many rural or seaside options for living within a 30‑minute commute of Maryborough. We look forward to receiving an application from interested future employees. Explore our school website to learn more about us. Summary Location: St Marys College - Maryborough (S) Start date: 23/12/2025 Work hours: 38.00 hours per week Salary: $ /hr + super (School Salary Scale) Status: Term Time Continuing Ad close date: 28/12/2025 Contact: About The Opportunity Overseeing the development, maintenance and operations of relevant systems and resources and recommending improvements to processes and procedures Developing and interpreting legislation, regulations, procedures and other guideline material relating to the financial operations of the school Preparing and maintaining procurement activities, including overseeing budget administration, and activities Reviewing, developing and implementing processes and systems that enable effective financial management consistent with the school’s strategic and operational objectives Supervising and training support staff as required. About You Proven ability to oversee and improve systems and resources Strong understanding of financial legislation, regulations, and procedures Experience in managing procurement and budget administration Skills in developing and implementing effective financial management processes Leadership ability to supervise and train support staff 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 Benefits 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‑sac‑rifing 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. By choosing to continue, you agree to the Privacy Policy (Employment Collection Notice which includes being contacted by Brisbane Catholic Education in future if a similar position becomes available) and to be included in BCE’s talent pools for future opportunities. Show Privacy Policy #J-18808-Ljbffr