Catholic Education Sandhurst is seeking a School Finance Advisor to join our Operations Team. This is an exciting ongoing full time opportunity to be part of Catholic Education in the Sandhurst Diocese.

Join our School Finance Advisor Team and support Sandhurst schools with hands-on financial guidance in budgeting, compliance, grants, and planning. As a School Finance Advisor, you’ll work with a small group of schools to build strong financial structures, manage risk, and contribute to the future of Catholic Education Sandhurst.

The Position

• Title: School Finance Advisor
• Classification: CEO Administration Level 5 (CEMEA 2022)
• Salary per hour/year: $100,149.00 - $109,768.00 dependent upon experience
• FTE / Hours per fortnight: 1 FTE / 76 hours per fortnight
• Employment Status: Ongoing 
• Location: Bendigo
• Other Requirements: Employee Working with Children's Check, National Police Check, Drivers Licence
• Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting, Finance and/ or significant experience in Finance 
• Potential start date: October 2025

About You

• Proven ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment and to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with school leadership and staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and success in financial management.
• High-level knowledge and skills in working with General Ledger software packages and the Microsoft Office package (particularly Excel). 

What We Offer You

• Flexible and Hybrid working options.
• Competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
• Generous leave provisions for more quality time with family.
• Competitive remuneration plus superannuation.
• Career progression and growth opportunities.

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)  

CESL governs over 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety  

CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.  

Applications Close: Sunday 28th September 5PM

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria within the Position Description.  

For more information about CESL or to register for future opportunities, please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.