Finance Officer- St Augustine's College, Cairns.
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St Augustine's College - Cairns
Finance Officer
Position start date: 19 January 2026.
Employment Type: Term-time permanent.
Hours: 38 during the term time
Salary Range: School Officer Schedule Level 6, $42.67 to $51.95 gross per hour.
Closing Date for Applications: 3pm, Friday 12 December 2025, unless filled prior.
St Augustine's College, Cairns
Our Catholic College has been specialising in boys education since 1930 and is part of the worldwide network of Marist schools.
Our approach is based on the educational philosophy of our French founder, St Marcellin Champagnat (1789-1840). At the heart of everything we do are five characteristics that embody his approach: presence, family spirit, simplicity, a love of work all done in the way of Mary, the mother of Jesus. We are a community where Jesus is known and loved, where each boy belongs and the dignity of all is respected.
About the Role
Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with managing and coordinating tasks related to the school's financial operations, ensuring all processes adhere to established procedures and routines which may include:
- Overseeing end-to-end financial processes for Boarding operations, including accommodation fees, maintenance allocations, boarding staff allowances, and service costs (food, laundry, cleaning).
- Coordinating billing and financial compliance for CRICOS students, ensuring alignment with visa-related financial requirements, fee schedules, payment timing rules, and refund regulations.
- Managing international family billing needs, including currency considerations, payment plan structures, fee instalments, and liaison with overseas payors.
- Overseeing financial operations associated with the swimming pool business, including term-based program fees, instructor payroll inputs, operational costs, lease/usage agreements, and revenue acquittals.
- Coordinating grant expenditure tracking, acquittal support, and compliance documentation for programs impacting the College (e.g., capital upgrades, boarding support, VET funding).
- Supporting the Business Manager in monitoring policy adherence and updating procedure documentation for higher-risk financial activities.
- Attend relevant meetings and professional development as required.
- Other duties as directed by the Business Manager, principal or delegate/s.
Work Requirements
- Hold a current Working with Children Blue Card
- Relevant experience
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
Level 6 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.
For enquiries: Please call (07) 4052 9111
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