Finance Officer

Finance Officer Position Type School Operations Commence Date 19 Jan 2026 to 10 Apr 2026 Employment Status Fixed Term / Contract FTE/Hours per week 30 hours per week Subject(s)/Grade 3 Role Details Blending old with new, the beautiful Cabra campus is just 10 minutes south of Adelaide, CBD. Cabra Dominican College offers an exceptional Catholic co-educational experience for students in Years 7 – 12. Since 1886, Cabra students have benefited from our culture of forward thinking, in a place where tradition meets innovation. Cabra stands for truth and possibility, so each student has the breadth of opportunities to help shape their own pathway in an everchanging world. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Finance Officer to join our team and play a key role in managing the school's accounts receivable processes. In this vital position, you’ll ensure timely invoicing, monitor outstanding payments, and maintain accurate financial records—all while supporting families and stakeholders with professionalism and care. Cabra Dominican College is seeking an outstanding candidate for the position of Finance Officer to commence 19 January 2026 and ending 10 April 2026. The position is a replacement contract, part time for 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. Key Responsibilities The Finance Officer is responsible for supporting accounts receivable and providing back up to the accounts payable functions.  Provide efficient, consistent, and accurate delivery of accounts services. Accurately process accounts receivable and payable transactions.  Undertake data entry and maintain financial information in line with the College's systems and practice. Liaise with parents/caregivers, customers and suppliers. Support the petty cash process. Escalate any outstanding issues to ensure a timely resolution and customer satisfaction with the services provided. This position monitors multiple email inboxes, incoming finance mail and all related queries from external customers and suppliers. About You   You will be a professional, efficient and timely communicator, with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills. We are looking for someone with: Effective interpersonal and collaborative skills, and an ability to be able to communicate with parents, caregivers, customers, suppliers and the community. Strive for workplace excellence in processes and procedures with a focus on continuous improvement. Proficiency at using the Microsoft Office Suite and other applications including finance related systems. Experience in cash handling and processing of payments and receivables. A high degree of integrity, confidentiality and sensitivity with receiving information and developing key working relationships. Accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of the role, as well as highly developed administrative systems and procedures. Coordinate competing priorities and follow tasks through to completion, including managing customers, suppliers, parents, caregivers and the community. Demonstrate a commitment to uphold, support and contribute to the values, vision and mission of Cabra Dominican College. The successful candidate will be required to provide  Copies of your: Current DHS Working with Children Check Responding to Risks of Harm Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) certificate HLTAID012 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting Qualifications/transcripts Applications close Friday 12 December 2025 at 9.00am Cabra is a child safe, child friendly environment. Screening requirements apply. Are you following us on LinkedIn & Facebook? View Privacy Statement Catholic Education South Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.