Empower Schools Through Financial Leadership! Based in beautiful Tasmania, Australia, Catholic Education Tasmania (CET) is a community of 38 schools and colleges servicing over 17,000 students. Operating under the Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Tasmania is committed to the formation of the whole person (intellectually, physically, morally, and spiritually) in light of the destiny that Jesus Christ has prepared for each of us. About the Opportunity The Head of Finance: School Operations is responsible for the strategic oversight and continuous improvement of financial governance and operations across 27 Shared Funded Schools. The role ensures high-quality delivery of budgeting, audit, statutory compliance, and treasury functions, in alignment with Catholic Education Tasmania (CET)’s mission and evolving funding frameworks. About You As the Head of Finance: School Operations, you will possess your CPA/CA qualification and have at least 5 years' experience leading high-performing finance teams with a strong focus on efficiency, compliance, and strategic financial management. As the Head of Finance: School Operations, you will: Build capability through strategic leadership and mentoring. Oversee financial governance, compliance and audit. Develop system budgeting and funding alignment. Oversee financial reporting and sustainability. Support treasury management and capital debt servicing fund oversight. Undertake process improvement and systems optimisation. Support governance, risk and change management. Applications close on Monday, 14 July 2025 at 10:00am. Catholic Education Tasmania is committed to supporting the spiritual growth, education and rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them. The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations. We demonstrate our commitment to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Welcome to Catholic Education in Tasmania. "I came that they may have life, and have it to the full” John 10:10 We are a community of thirty-eight schools and colleges serving more than 17,000 students and their families across Tasmania. Our schools aim to be centres of excellence where students are offered opportunities to fully develop and learn to integrate their gifts of body, mind and spirit in a challenging learning environment within a caring community, a community based on Gospel values. Catholic Education in Tasmania continues the proud tradition of providing an education which is mandated by the Catholic Church and centred on the Person of Jesus Christ. Welcome to Catholic Education in Tasmania. "I came that they may have life, and have it to the full” John 10:10 We are a community of thirty-eight schools and colleges serving more than 17,000 students and their families across Tasmania. Our schools aim to be centres of excellence where students are offered opportunities to fully develop and learn to integrate their gifts of body, mind and spirit in a challenging learning environment within a caring community, a community based on Gospel values. Catholic Education in Tasmania continues the proud tradition of providing an education which is mandated by the Catholic Church and centred on the Person of Jesus Christ. To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. J-18808-Ljbffr
