Financial Controller: School Operations at Catholic Education Tasmania

New Town, Tasmania, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Stewardship, Governance, Operational Finance, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Performance Monitoring, Financial Controls, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Audit Coordination, Compliance, Leadership, Capability Development, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/952/ProviderAsset/scribble/5194c3ff-371a-4d62-afee-de08cf004eb1.png] FINANCIAL CONTROLLER: SCHOOL OPERATIONS 1.0 FTE ONGOING Catholic Education Tasmania is seeking a Financial Controller – Schools Operations to support the Head of Finance: Schools Operations in delivering strong financial stewardship, governance, and operational finance leadership across all CET schools. This is a senior opportunity to contribute directly to the financial sustainability and strategic direction of schools, while leading consistent, best‑practice financial management and supporting system‑wide reform and transformation initiatives. As a key member of the Schools Operations Finance team, you will: * Lead consistent, accurate, and compliant financial operations across CET schools. * Support school budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring. * Ensure strong governance through effective financial controls, delegations, and risk management. * Oversee school financial reporting cycles and contribute to system‑level dashboards and reporting. * Coordinate audit processes and ensure compliance with AASB, ACNC, and CET requirements. * Provide leadership to school-facing finance teams and support Business Managers. * Build a high‑performance culture focused on capability development and continuous improvement. * Support system‑wide financial reform, sustainability initiatives, and strategic planning. * Champion alignment, simplification, and best‑practice financial management across schools. About You * You are committed to the mission and values of Catholic Education Tasmania and understand the importance of stewardship, service, and sustainability in supporting educational excellence. * You are an empathetic and strategic finance leader who values collaboration with school leaders and system partners. * You bring a systems mindset and are motivated to contribute to continuous improvement and reform in a complex, multi‑site environment. You Will Bring * Demonstrated expertise in school or multi‑site financial operations and reporting. * Proven experience leading finance teams and supporting diverse stakeholders. * Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and financial reporting capability. * High‑level communication and relationship‑building skills. * The ability to lead change and support system transformation through practical, solutions‑focused leadership. Qualifications Required * Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance. * CA or CPA membership (or working towards). * Accreditation A to work in Catholic Education. * Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP). * Satisfactory National Police Check. Desirable * Experience in school finance, not‑for‑profit, or public sector environments. * Strong understanding of AASB and ACNC standards and funding compliance. * Experience using TechnologyOne or similar ERP systems. Why Join Us? You will be part of a values‑driven organisation committed to: * Strong governance and stewardship in service of student learning. * A mission grounded in Catholic values, integrity, and community. * A shared vision for sustainability and continuous improvement across all schools. * A collaborative and respectful culture focused on service excellence. * Meaningful partnerships across schools, families, parishes, and the wider community. Apply Now If you see yourself as our next Financial Controller – Schools Operations, we’d love to hear from you. For further information and to access the application package, please visit our Careers page: https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au [https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au] Applications close: 9.00am Thursday 9 April 2026 Catholic Education Tasmania is committed to supporting the rights of children and young people by providing safe and supportive learning environments. The successful applicant will be required to hold appropriate child‑safety registrations and clearances. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply, as part of our commitment to Reconciliation.

Responsibilities

The Financial Controller will lead consistent, accurate, and compliant financial operations across all CET schools, supporting budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring. This role also involves ensuring strong governance through effective controls, coordinating audits, and providing leadership to school-facing finance teams.