Debt Collection Finance Officer

St Francis Xavier College, Florey

Florey, ACT

Finance / Accounts

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 10 May 2026

The Debt Collection Finance Officer manages the administration of College family debtor accounts, including issuing invoices and statements, responding to fee enquiries, and following up outstanding balances.

Salary: $89,462 plus superannuation

Employment Status: Full-time

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Negotiable

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1350 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College, the successful candidate will demonstrate a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision.

About the Role

The Debt Collection Finance Officer manages the administration of College family debtor accounts, including issuing invoices and statements, responding to fee enquiries, and following up outstanding balances. It ensures accurate account reconciliation, monitors accounts receivable ageing, and supports timely end‑of‑period reporting. Working closely with the Finance Manager, Business Manager, and Principal, the role prepares concession applications, negotiates payment arrangements where required, and escalates unresolved matters appropriately. The position also maintains accurate records, liaises with external debt collection agencies when necessary and upholds confidentiality.

Benefits and Opportunities

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications

• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Ian Garland on 02 6258 1055 or via email ian.garland@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Applicant Information Pack

Florey, ACT

St Francis Xavier College is a systemic Catholic co-educational college located in the Canberra suburb of Florey.

The College caters for students from the Belconnen and Gungahlin areas and is part of the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Catholic Education system (CEO).

St Francis Xavier College has a population of 1,153 students and approximately 135 staff members.