Finance Officer

Finance Officer

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Lithgow
A Co-educational School Years K-6
Permanent Part Time Position
Commencing: 1 September 2025

About the Role

A copy of the position description can be found here.

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

• A professional and personable disposition (in person and via telephone/email)

• Ability to work in a team environment and multitask

• Current First Aid qualifications (or willingness to obtain)

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent computer skills

• Experience in a similar role

• Good time management and organisational skills

• Hold a current drivers licence

Preference will be given to candidates who hold relevant qualifications, while hands on experience will also be considered.

About Our Offer

• Work school terms only, be paid throughout the entire year

• 30 Hour per fortnight

• Generous remuneration package

• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture

• An organisation who is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development

• Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong networks

About Us
Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St. Patrick’s School is a Christ-centered learning environment, inspired by the compassion, love, and kindness exemplified by St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop. With two classes per grade from Kindergarten to Year 6 and an average class size of 20 students, we prioritise personalised attention to meet the unique needs and passions of each child. Our school upholds high expectations for academic achievement and behaviour, fostering respect, good manners, care for others, and wholehearted effort in all endeavours. Through this ethos, we continue to follow in the footsteps of our founding saint, guiding students to live out their faith in daily life.

Click here to find out more about St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Lithgow.

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

• An updated CV/Resume

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement

• Contact details of appropriate referees

• All supporting documentation (identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11.55pm on 21 August 2025.

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.

For more information regarding specific duties of the role, please contact the school on [number].

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 Working with Children Check Number 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.