System Lead: School Finance Operations

System Lead: School Finance Operations 

1.0   FTE – 5 Year Contract

Shape the Financial Future of Catholic Education Tasmania

Catholic Education Tasmania is seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to drive excellence and help shape our financial future.  This pivotal leadership role is responsible for providing strategic direction, expert financial advice and operational oversight to support the effective stewardship of resources, organisational sustainability and the continued success of Catholic schools across Tasmania.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director: Corporate Services, you will lead initiatives that enhance financial performance, governance, compliance and service delivery while supporting the sustainability and growth of Catholic education throughout Tasmania.

What You Will Do

• Provide strategic leadership and stewardship of the financial, accounting and business services functions across Catholic Education Tasmania.
• Develop and implement long-term financial strategies and sustainable funding models that support organisational growth, viability and mission.
• Oversee the governance, allocation, monitoring and acquittal of government and non-government funding, ensuring compliance with all funding agreements, legislative obligations and regulatory requirements
• Direct and continuously improve system-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and audit processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, transparency and accountability across all entities.
• Establish and maintain contemporary financial management frameworks, policies, procedures and internal controls that reflect best practice, mitigate risk and ensure effective stewardship of resources.

Who We Are Looking For

A commercially astute and collaborative finance leader with senior experience in complex organisations, combining technical expertise, strategic insight and a passion for delivering sustainable outcomes and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of Tasmania's largest education providers and play a key role in supporting schools to deliver outstanding outcomes for students. You will join a values-driven organisation committed to excellence, stewardship, continuous improvement and educational success.

Apply Now

If you see yourself as the System Lead: School Finance Operations, we’d love to hear from you.  For further information and to access the application package, please visit our Careers page: https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au

Applications close: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 10am 

Catholic Education Tasmania is committed to supporting the rights of children and young people by providing safe and supportive learning environments. The successful applicant will be required to hold appropriate child‑safety registrations and clearances. 

We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply, as part of our commitment to Reconciliation.