Position: Accountant
Commencement Date: As soon as possible (as negotiated with the successful applicant)
Employment Status: Full‑time continuing
Salary Range: $108,135 to $120,149 (pending experience) + 12.75% superannuation paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale.
Applications Close: Monday, 11 May 2026.
Are you a qualified accountant ready to put your skills to work with real purpose? Join a values‑led team and help schools and colleges thrive, while enjoying an inclusive, supportive workplace, great benefits and genuine work‑life balance.
An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at the Catholic Education Office as Accountant.
About Us
Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.
With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting staff in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of their lives.
Your Role
We are seeking a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will assist Principals and finance staff with management and financial accounting functions, including budgeting, compliance and financial management, across their portfolio of schools.
The successful applicant will demonstrate exceptional communication and engagement skills to support school and college stakeholders in managing financial responsibilities and supporting informed financial decision‑making.
This is a full‑time continuing position, with the commencement date to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Whilst the role is based in Rockhampton, travel in support of schools and colleges is required.
Typical Duties Include
* Provide guidance and support to schools in all aspects of financial management, including CEDR policies and procedures, Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance, treasury and banking processes, and school fees and debt collection.
* Assist schools with the development and monitoring of annual budgets, including forecasting and variance analysis.
* Provide guidance to principals and finance officers/managers on matters related to the recurrent and targeted funding, including related expenditure.
* Support schools and colleges with end of month processes and reconciliations.
* Contribute to the development and review of financial policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance efficiency and compliance across all supported schools.
* Undertake financial management assurance program procedures within schools and colleges.
* Perform other selected duties as directed by the Assistant Director: Business and Strategy and the Finance Manager.
About You
The successful applicant will hold a degree in accounting, commerce or equivalent, have relevant experience and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills, well developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced accountant; however, applications from Graduate Accountants are also encouraged (commencing salary of $92,664), with progression to the above salary range as proficiency and independence are demonstrated.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary range - $108,135 to $120,149 (pending experience) paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale.
* 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
* A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
* Current Driver's Licence.
* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
* Australian work rights.
* Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton.
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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