Salary Range:
$160,584 to $173,605 plus superannuation (based on skills and experience)
Employment Status:
Full-time
Eligibility:
Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date
: Negotiable
About Us
Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Schools and nine Early Learning Centres (ELCs). The Catholic Education Office (CEO) provides corporate services Schools and ELCs.
The CEO provides corporate services to the CECG system of Schools and ELCs. These Service Areas include; Education and Performance Improvement, Catholic Identity, School and Family Services, Strategy and Special Projects, Finance and Infrastructure, Information and Communication Technology and People and Culture.
About The Role
This role is responsible for optimising the delivery of Finance as a Service (FaaS) across CECG, ensuring timely and accurate month-end and annual reporting, maintaining the integrity of financial records including the Fixed Assets Register, and overseeing high-risk account reviews. The successful candidate will collaborate with the FP&A team to produce insightful management reports, support statutory and regulatory reporting, and contribute to BAS, FBT, and workers compensation returns.
Key responsibilities also include maintaining effective financial controls, supporting external audits, implementing policy and accounting changes, and providing training to new team members. The role involves liaising with external partners and managing the CEO salary packaging program, including FBT compliance and payroll data integrity.
Benefits And Opportunities
* Attractive remuneration package
* Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
* 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
* Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
* Support for professional development and study opportunities
* Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Business and current membership of a relevant professional accounting body such as CA or CPA, highly regarded.
* 5+ years' experience in a similar Financial Leadership role.
* Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and Working with Children's Check (WWCC) registrations.
* Driver's License
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
The CEO is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of Schools and ELCs in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
For further information about CECG, please visit the website.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Alex Morosin, on or via email