Overview
Finance Officer (Finance) Jobs in Innaloo, Western Australia, Australia at Catholic Education Western Australia
Title: Finance Officer (Finance)
Company: Catholic Education Western Australia
Location: Innaloo, Western Australia, Australia
Holy Rosary School – DOUBLEVIEW
School Principal : Mr Michael O'Dwyer School Address : 35 Williamstown Road Doubleview WA 6018 Phone Number : 9203 4500 Fax Number : 9244 1931 Email Address : [email protected]. Web Site : www.hrs.wa.edu.au.
Type : Full-Time Term : Ongoing
Position Details
Finance Officer
Holy Rosary School is a two-stream co-educational institution catering to boys and girls from Three-Year-Old Kindy to Year Six. Every child at Holy Rosary is valued, known and heard, empowering them to develop their strengths in doing good for their world, and forming enduring friendships to flourish in their joy-filled childhood.
Our student-centered approach is based around our strong Catholic community, evidenced based teaching and engaging learning. Our Siena Centre, which supports children with disabilities, is longstanding and well-regarded.
The role of Finance officer is primarily responsible for the financial; processing, administration and management of the school. Whilst listed as Full time the FTE will be confirmed with the successful applicant. A hybrid working arrangement will be considered.
Position Available
- Finance Officer. Full time
Application Details
- Closing Date: 4pm, 11th April 2026
- Submission: Email applications to [email protected]
- Requirements: One-page document addressing the selection criteria, a resume, and three references.
Selection Criteria
Finance Officer – Key Responsibilities
The Finance Officer supports the Principal in managing school finances. The successful applicant will demonstrate relevant experience in the following areas:
Weekly Tasks
- Process and pay invoices with proper authorisation
- Enter casual and extra staff hours into payroll
- Record receipts (e.g., EFTPOS)
Monthly Tasks
- Reconcile all school bank accounts
- Prepare general journals (payroll, accruals, prepayments, inventory, depreciation)
- Maintain petty cash and fixed asset register
- Review and enter credit card expenses
- Lodge monthly BAS
- Reconcile balance sheet items (e.g., fixed assets, debtors, loans)
- Generate monthly financial reports with variance analysis for Principal
- Present summaries to School Advisory and Finance Committees
- Support Parents & Friends Committee with financial matters
Annual Tasks
- Generate and manage school fee billing, including Pre-Kindy and direct debits
- Prepare annual budget and staff contracts (with CEWA support)
- Complete year-end reconciliations, trial balance, and working papers
- Prepare End of Year Payroll Report and FBT Return (with CEWA support)
Ad Hoc Tasks
- Respond to payroll queries
- Provide budget advice to staff
- Follow up on overdue accounts
- Monitor cash flow and apply for overdrafts if needed
- Assist with phones and front desk as required
- Perform other duties as directed by the Principal
Qualifications Required
- Accounting/Bookkeeping Qualifications (desirable)
- AOS Training (desirable)
- Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School (or willingness to attain this).
- Senior First Aid (desirable)
All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.
A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.
On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.
Listed : 8th April , 2026 Applications Close : 11th April , 2026 Vacancy Number : 33590
