Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst

Schools Accountant

Full-time | Permanent (35-hour working week)

Immediate start available

Salary up to $101,099.00 p/a (depending on qualifications & experience)

Access to wide range of employee benefits such as Fitness Passport

About the Role

The Schools Accountant role at the Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is pivotal in promoting and supporting learning and teaching within our schools. This role involves delivering professional financial support services, assisting School Principals with accounting implications, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with the Manager Financial Compliance to maintain accurate and reliable accounting records.

The Schools Accountant day-to-day may consist of the following:

• Provide financial support services to schools, ensuring effective financial management and compliance with external reporting requirements.
• Assist schools in developing, maintaining, and managing accurate operational and capital budgets.
• Analyse school budgets versus actual variations and assist in identifying areas for productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Support schools with all financial processes and procedures, ensuring adherence to CEDB policies.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of key financial data, supporting the financial health of schools.
• Conduct internal audits and provide oversight of financial reconciliations and GST returns.
• Facilitate the annual budget process and prepare school fee schedules.
• Participate in financial and administrative improvement projects and champion business improvements at the school level.

For further information about this role, please review the position description here.

About You

We are looking for someone who is able to address the following selection criteria:

• Degree qualified and/or relevant accounting experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using accounting and computing software packages.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment and to meet deadlines.
• Hold a current valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to schools as required.
• A willingness to support the values and ethos of the Catholic tradition in the workplace.

Why work for us?

• Work-life balance with a 35-hour work week
• Salary packaging
• A chance to work closely with a close-knit and experienced Finance team who support one another’s career aspirations

About Us

The Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff. The CEDB is currently experiencing significant growth, and are we are looking for a talented Accounting Professional to join us in our mission to create meaningful change in the lives of children and young people in the Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst. Now is the perfect time to become part of our exciting journey.

How to Apply

If you think this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume and cover letter
• A separate document addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 3 October 2025.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting Shirley Mojini, Manager: Financial Compliance, on (02) 6338 3000.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.