Finance Officer

St Patrick's Catholic School

LATROBE, TAS 


Finance / Accounts

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 1 February 2026


Finance Officer Ongoing - 36 hrs per week Commencing February 2026 (negotiable)

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>St Patrick’s Catholic School is a single stream co-educational primary school.</p> <p>Since 1887,&nbsp;we have been proud to offer a Catholic education rooted in the values of the Gospel. Established by the Sisters of Mercy, St Patrick’s has a long history of providing an inclusive and nurturing environment for students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. With a student body of around 200, our school offers a close-knit community where every child is known, valued, and supported.</p> <p>At St Patrick’s, we are dedicated to living out the teachings of Jesus Christ in all that we do. We promote a culture of care and respect, where our students are encouraged to reflect on how they can make a positive impact on the world around them. Through example, prayer, and action, we support our students to grow in dignity, mercy, excellence, justice, hospitality, and compassion.</p> <p>Our curriculum is aligned with the Australian Curriculum and is enriched by specialist programs in Music, and Physical Education.</p> <p>More information can be found at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stpatslatrobe.tas.edu.au/">https://stpatslatrobe.tas.edu.au/</a></p> <p>St Patrick’s Catholic School is currently seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates who are able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims and philosophy of Catholic Education for the following position to be based at Latrobe.</p> <p><strong>Finance Officer</strong></p> <p><strong>Ongoing – 36 hrs per week</strong></p> <p><strong>Commencing February 2026</strong></p> <p>This ongoing position will work under general supervision of the Principal and will be required to demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>Proven effectiveness in business and customer service functions</li> <li>Strong adherence to policies, procedures, and internal controls</li> <li>Excellent time management and organisational skills in office environments</li> <li>Dedicated to both personal growth and team success</li> </ul> <p>The successful candidate must have general administration, payroll and finance experience and be competent in all facets of general office administration and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a wider team environment. &nbsp;Familiarity within an educational environment would be an advantage.</p> <p>Salary will be in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.</p> <p>Catholic Education Tasmania is committed to supporting the rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them.&nbsp; The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations.</p> <p>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>To download an Application Package and Application for Employment form click the attachments below.&nbsp; Full details on how to apply can be found in the Application Package.</p> <p><strong>Applications Close:&nbsp; 10.00am Monday 2 February 2026</strong></p> <p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/493222/finance-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>