Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools
The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3,500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18,000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.
Finance Business Partner, Richmond
Location: Lismore NSW
Full-time permanent position. Commencing as soon as possible.
The Rewards
* Salary: Attractive salary dependent on skills and experience + 12% superannuation
* Additional benefits: Salary packaging options, long service leave after 5-years of continuous service, work laptop, company car and fuel card, mobile phone
* Working hours: 7-hour working day, 35-hour week
* Flexibility: Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working model
* Staff wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, free annual flu vaccinations, discounted gym and aquatic memberships through our Fitness Passport
* Growth: Learning and career development opportunities.
Position Purpose
The Finance Business Partner is responsible for partnering with Regional Assistant Directors (RAD) and school leaders to ensure the financial plans within each school are aligned with the organisation’s overall financial and strategic plan, and resources are used effectively and efficiently.
The Finance Business Partner has primary responsibility for coordinating the region’s budgeting and forecasting processes and providing comprehensive and insightful reporting, analysis and advice on complex financial issues as well as providing general finance business partnering services to individual school principals and their support staff.
This role supports the underlying Mission of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Lismore by delivering services that contribute to enabling students to achieve the fullness of life.
Work Requirements
* A current/valid Australian Driver’s Licence and eligibility to work within Australia for the period of the appointment.
* Compliance with Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead as prescribed by the Bishops of NSW, or working towards accreditation at the appropriate level upon commencement.
* A cleared National Police Check, or ability to obtain if the successful candidate.
* Requirement to travel between locations.
Qualifications
* CA/CPA membership and tertiary accounting qualification or an equivalent combination of experience and education/training.
Work Experience
* Strong background in business partnering roles providing high level advice and expert analysis on all aspects of business performance and planning to senior management with proven success in value add and process improvement.
* Broad finance experience covering both financial accounting and management accounting.
Key Capabilities
* Demonstrated experience in coaching and/or influencing across financial and non-financial colleagues.
* Solution-driven and analytical thinker with the ability to analyse and interpret financial results, identify trends and add value through commentary.
* Ability to think through and solve complex problems.
* Ability to deliver a high level of customer service and develop and maintain ongoing relationships with a variety of stakeholders and colleagues.
* Effective written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to engage professionally and communicate at all levels of the business.
* Able to communicate complex financial information into understandable insights and advice.
* Manipulating large datasets and integrating financial and operational data to develop financial models and provide analysis on operating performance.
* Advanced Excel Skills including demonstrable experience in financial modelling.
Plus, The Following Generic Criteria
* Knowledge of WHS and equity principles in the workplace.
* Respect and uphold the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the Employer.
Your cover letter must address the key capabilities listed above.
Additional Information
* Position Description
* Click this link for information on our Diocese and region.
* Relocating to the region? Check out The Welcome Experience by NSW Government: http://www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Enquiries: recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au
Applications close: 9am, Wednesday 1 April 2026
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools
For identified child related roles, Child Protection legislation requires preferred candidates to hold a valid NSW WWCC
An equal-opportunity employer
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