Finance Officer

St Patrick's Primary School - FREMANTLE School Principal: Mr Ryan Powles School Address: PO Box 8153 Fremantle WA 6160 Phone Number: Fax Number : Email Address : . Web Site : Type: Part-Time Term: Ongoing Position Details Finance Officer St Patrick’s Primary School has been a cornerstone of Catholic education in Fremantle for over a century. Established by the Sisters of St Joseph, the school originally served young women and children. In the 1960s, the Sisters entrusted the school to the parish due to declining numbers, and it was renamed St Patrick’s Primary School. Today, it continues to thrive as a faith‑based learning environment, enriched by a strong and supportive community. We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our team. The Finance Officer plays a key part in the operation of the school overseeing the financial management of the school, handling vendor payment, parent fee and assisting teachers with managing their budgets. The Finance Officer occasionally is called to assist at the front desk. The role is 30 hours per week across 44 weeks per year. The successful candidates are able to negotiate the start and finish times. Additionally, there is an option to work from home one day per week. Selection Criteria Commitment to the objectives and ethos of Catholic education. Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated experience of working effectively within teams to achieve objectives. Demonstrated ability to work independently, to prioritise work, take initiative and meet deadlines. Extensive experience in bookkeeping. Experience in financial procedures including accounts receivable, accounts payable, preparation of Business Activity Statements, and general ledger processing. Sound knowledge and demonstrated ability of relevant accrual accounting practices. Competent level of computer skills and knowledge including experience in financial programs, Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet Applications. Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality. Flexibility and Initiative: Willingness to assist with general administrative duties, including occasional support at the front desk, and to adapt to changing priorities as needed. Qualifications Required Have / or obtain a Working with Children Check (WWC) Have / or obtain Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Completed, or be willing to complete, Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School Application Details Application to include a covering letter (1 page max) which covers the selection criteria, and a CV with the names and contact numbers of three referees, including their current employer (where applicable). Applications should be addressed to the principal and sent to by 4pm on the closing date. EEO Statement All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment. A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website. On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person. Listed : 18th November 2025 Applications Close : 4th December 2025 Vacancy Number : 33151 #J-18808-Ljbffr