Position: Finance Manager
Commencement Date: As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Full time
Hours per week: 38 hpw
Salary Range: $104,288 to $111,761 (pending experience)
Applications Close: Friday 21 November 2025
About us
Chanel College is a contemporary and vibrant educational community in Gladstone Central Queensland. At the heart of all that we do is a commitment to Catholic values and the provision of a high-quality education within an environment that is supportive and caring. With an enrolment of 800 students Chanel College offers an innovative curriculum with a comprehensive range of subject choices catering for both academic and vocational pathways.
Our staff come from diverse backgrounds and we value the knowledge and skills that each person brings to his / her specific role within our community as through the sharing of our giftedness we work together to provide a quality Catholic education for all students.
Your Role
Chanel College is seeking a vibrant, efficient and energetic person for the position of Finance Manager. This is a full-time continuing position for 38 hpw for an immediate commencement or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
The Finance Manager manages the financial responsibilities of the school/college and provides strategic planning and advice to the Principal and senior administration team.
About you
The successful applicant will have relevant experience and an understanding of and commitment to the ethos of Catholic education. You will have excellent people skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and a willingness to support students, staff and parents of the school. Formal qualifications at degree level or higher qualifications in accounting, business or business management, or a relevant field to the position are desirable. Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and the Microsoft suite would also be favourable.
What we offer
* Competitive salary range - $104,288 to $111,761 (pending experience)
* Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
* Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
* Access to Fitness Passport
* Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
* Induction professional development and learning opportunities
* Modern facilities and resources
Mandatory Requirements
* Current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children Act 2000 and valid Suitability Notice
* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
* Australian work rights
How to Apply
Please review our How to Apply Online Guide
* Complete the application below
* Applicants must read, understand and accept as an explicit term of contract the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
* Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three professional referees
* Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats
Further information
* For a confidential conversation please contact Susan Bunkum, Principal, Chanel College Gladstone
* For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact Employee Support Services
* Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential
Key Skills
* Cognos
* Forecasting
* Hyperion
* Dealership Experience
* QuickBooks
* Accounting
* Corporate Finance
* Financial Analysis
* Financial Modeling
* Budgeting
* Financial Management
* Financial Planning
Required Experience: Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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