Finance Officer - Nelson Bay

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Introduction:
Great schools run on great people — and great systems.

St Michael’s Primary School, Nelson Bay is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Finance Officer (Level 6A) to join our team from Term 2.

Located in the beautiful Port Stephens region, just 45 minutes from Newcastle CBD, St Michael’s is a K–6 primary school of approximately 275 students. Behind our vibrant learning environment is a strong operational foundation, where accuracy, organisation, and sound financial management matter.

This role plays a key part in keeping the school running smoothly, supporting leaders and staff through effective financial processes, compliance, and reporting. You’ll be part of a welcoming, community-focused school that values professionalism, collaboration, and doing things well.

If you enjoy working with numbers, systems, and processes — and want your skills to make a real difference in a school setting — we’d love to hear from you.

Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION

The School Finance Officer is accountable for providing administrative and operational support to the Principal. The School Finance Officer is to administer elements of the school’s finances with a particular emphasis on, but not limited to, purchase orders, invoicing, quotations, deliveries, activities payments, and fee payments.

The School Finance Officer must demonstrate attention to detail, excellent time management with the ability to work under pressure and multitask as well as the capacity to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

The School Finance Officer will be required to engage in other general financial tasks as designated by the Principal or delegate and other general administrative duties as required and directed by the Principal or delegate.

Skills and Experiences:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance role and demonstrated ability in accurately and proficiently performing a wide range of finance tasks.
• Ability to manage billing and accounts receivable, purchasing, asset, inventory and accounts payable.
• Excellent written communication skills and strong verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in preparing internal Finance reports for members of the leadership team.
• Intermediate experience and ability to work with various databases, Microsoft office programs and excel.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and be responsible and accountable for own work with the capacity and willingness to work in a team environment.
• TechnologyOne experience would be highly advantageous, but experience using any enterprise level financial software is desirable.
• Knowledge / experience in Compass (Desirable).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate III in Finance or equivalent qualification
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Training and staff development programs
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Helen Bourne, Principal on Tel: (02) 4981 1111 or via email: helen.bourne@mn.catholic.edu.au

TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND

• Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
• Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications close: Sunday 8th March 2026 at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.