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.
Manager, Finance Applications
Location: Tweed Heads NSW, Lismore NSW, Coffs Harbour NSW, or Port Macquarie NSW
Tenure: Full-time, permanent position
The Rewards
* Salary: $160,057 - $165,506 (final figure dependent on skills, qualifications and experience) + 12% superannuation
* Enhanced Leave: 14 weeks of paid primary carer leave, LSL after 5 years of continuous service, and a Christmas-New Year shutdown period.
* Benefits: Relocation assistance available, salary packaging including novated car leasing, work laptop, and a mobile phone.
* Flexibility: 7-hour day, 35-hour week. Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working model.
* Health and Growth: Fitness Passport (discounted gym/aquatic), free annual flu vax and EAP services, and dedicated career development pathways.
The Lifestyle
Whether you seek the vibrant, dual-state energy of the Tweed Coast, the coastal hubs of Coffs Harbour or Port Macquarie, or the heart of the Northern Rivers in Lismore, this role offers the ultimate NSW sea change. Balance world-class amenities with the authentic charm of regional community living.
Overview Of Role
The Manager, Finance Applications is responsible for the effective management, optimisation and continuous improvement of the Diocese's financial systems, primarily TechnologyOne. The role ensures financial processes, controls and reporting are supported by well‐designed, fit-for-purpose system solutions.
Working closely with Finance, IT, Procurement and other stakeholders, the role leads the design and implementation of system changes, supports major initiatives, and drives better use of TechnologyOne across the Diocese. This includes improving system capability, reducing manual processes and ensuring the system supports accurate reporting, compliance and decision‐making.
To Apply
Please submit an online application, which includes a resume and a cover letter tailored to the key capabilities listed in the Position Description.
Enquiries: recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au
Applications close: 3pm, Thursday 18 June 2026.
Note
* The advertisement closing date is subject to change without notice, and interviews may commence prior to the official closure.
* We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies for this position and will not be liable for any associated fees.
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools
Child Protection legislation requires preferred candidates to hold a valid NSW WWCC
An equal‐opportunity employer
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