Chief Financial Officer

Catholic Education Office - Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (see more jobs from this school)

Manuka, ACT 


Business / Finance Manager

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 31 August 2025


Drive strategic financial, capital and facilities management Build and maintain strong relationships at all levels throughout the organisation

<p><strong>Salary:</strong>&nbsp;Executive<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Full-time<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident</p> <p><br><strong>About Us</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) operates 56 Schools in the ACT and NSW and nine Early Learning&nbsp;Centres&nbsp;(ELCs) in the ACT.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Catholic Education Office within CECG provides strategic, professional, corporate and operational services to the CECG system of Schools, ELCs and the CEO through seven Service Areas. These Service Areas include: Education and Performance Improvement; Catholic Identity; School and Family Services; Strategy and Special Projects; Finance and Infrastructure; Information and Communication Technology; and People and Culture.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Chief Financial Officer reports directly to the Executive Director and through the Executive Director to the Board.&nbsp; The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, and manages a team of over 35 employees, and lead the organisation’s strategic:</p> <ul> <li>financial planning, budgeting, management and reporting;</li> <li>capital planning and facilities management; and</li> <li>risk management</li> </ul> <p>The Chief Financial Officer is also a key member of the Finance and Infrastructure and Audit and Risk Board Committees.<br><br><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Attractive remuneration package&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Qualifications in Business or Finance</li> <li>Chartered Accountant or Certified Practising Accountant</li> <li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance</li> <li>NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)</li> <li>Current Drivers Licence.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications must be submitted to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://suttonrecruitment.com.au/current-vacancies/?ja-job=1877864">Sutton Recruitment</a></p> <p>For more information, including a copy of the position description, please do not hesitate to contact confidentially Andrew Sutton FCA on 0412 618 975 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:andrew@suttonrecruitment.com.au?subject=Chief%20Financial%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>andrew@suttonrecruitment.com.au</a>?subject=Chief%20Financial%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:andrew@suttonrecruitment.com.au?subject=Chief%20Financial%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">andrew@suttonrecruitment.com.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>The CEO is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of Schools and ELCs in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>For further information about&nbsp;CECG, please visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">website</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505707/chief-financial-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>