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Finance Manager (NSW)

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  • Post Date : 21 January 2026
  • Apply Before : 4 February 2026
  • Salary: AU$157,800.00 - AU$199,182.00 / Yearly

Job Description

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

  • Support and collaborate with CEDWW Leadership and School Principals to develop and maintain effective processes in finance, debt management, resources, long term financial planning and sustainability.
  • Provide specialist financial advice, support and mentoring to CEDWW Leaders, CEDWW Program Managers, Principals and School Finance representatives.
  • Deliver a diverse range of specialised accounting functions including financial management, tax, treasury and internal auditing.
  • Ensure compliance with a broad range of legislation and internal policies.
  • Fulfill financial and taxation accounting and reporting and analysis requirements.
  • Fulfill Government and Catholic Schools NSW reporting requirements.

See Position Description HERE
What We Can Offer

  • Full-Time Permanent Position
  • Role to commence ASAP
  • 35-Hour Work Week
  • Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
  • Salary Packaging through Maxxia
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology
  • Salary: Grade 9 $157,800.00 – $199,182.68 base excluding superannuation (dependent upon experience and qualifications)

Essential Criteria

  • Demonstrated experience in Business Management and/or Senior Financial Leadership.
  • Experience in policy development, review and implementation.
  • Experience in financial management.
  • Sound ability to work independently with a high level of initiative.
  • An excellent understanding of legislative requirements and financial reporting/auditing requirements.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Effective facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Sound organisational and administrative skills, including project management.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Accounting
  • Accreditation for Support Staff (Category A, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or willing to achieve.
  • Current Drivers Licence
  • Current NSW Working With Children Check
  • Successful candidate will undergo a National Criminal History Check

Applications & Enquiries 

If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Meaghan Tait via email at [email protected] or phone 0400 574 559

Applicants should submit a detailed CV and cover letter outlining the skills and attributes they can bring to the role to [email protected]

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People, Development and Engagement team.

Applications Close Wednesday 4th February 2026

CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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