Contract Dates: 19 January 2026
Employment Type: Term Time Permanent - 38 hours per week
Salary Range: School Officer Level 5-$39.44 to $41.36 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation
Closing Date for Applications: 12pm Friday 14 November 2025
Newman Catholic College
Newman Catholic College co‑located on James Cook University site Smithfield is Cairns Catholic Education's newest college joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022 and growing a year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027 its location on and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.
About the Role
The role of the Finance Officer is to provide comprehensive support for the school's financial and administrative services ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and contributing to the smooth operation of school activities. This includes managing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining financial records, supporting enrolment processes and responding to enquiries via telephone and email. Additionally the Finance Officer plays a key role in implementing internal financial controls, preparing financial reports and assisting in the development of school budgets.
For further information about the role please download the Position Description ASOC Level 5 Finance Officer Position Description .pdf
Work Requirements
* Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
* Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
* Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
* Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
* 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
* Access to Employee Assistance Program
* 14 Weeks paid parental leave
* Fitness Passport Memberships available
How to Apply
To Apply:
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Enquiries
Lauretta Graham - Principal
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
Account Payable, Vendor Invoices, Data Entry, General Ledger Accounting, General studies, Excel, ACH, Reporting, Payroll, Payable transactions, Credit Card, Financial statement, CPA
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary: 39 - 41
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