Contract Dates: 28 July 2025 to 7 August 2026
Employment Type: Term Time, Fixed Term- 38 hours per week
Salary Range: $39.44 to $41.36 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation
Closing Date for Applications: 3pm, Thursday 17 July 2025
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.
The Finance Officer assists with maintaining financial, accounting and administrative services to meet legislative requirements and support College operations. The Finance Officer reports to the Principal through the Business Manager.
This position requires the self-directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some area. A range of technical and/or other skills are applied to roles and functions in both varied and highly specific contexts. Competencies are normally used independently and both routinely and non-routinely. Discretion and judgement are required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, service techniques and work organisation for self and/or others.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
ASOC Level 5 Finance Officer Position Description .pdf
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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Lauretta Graham - Principal
P: 4047 6000
E: principal.newman@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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