Financial Systems Manager

Salary: $165,402 plus superannuation

Employment Status: Full-time

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Application Closing Date: 9th of August, 2026

Job Number: 506989

About Us

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) operates in the ACT and NSW, supporting 56 Schools and nine Early Learning Centres (ELCs).

The Archdiocesan Schools Office provides a range of services to the system through four directorates including Faith in Learning, School Operations, Corporate Services and Governance and Strategy.

About the Role

The Finance Systems Manager role is strategic as well as provides operational leadership to driving continuous improvement and system optimisation across all finance related processes and procedures. This role works closely with the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) enterprise business systems team regarding training documentation and troubleshooting for system users.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Develop, automate, and enhance financial reporting tools that meet business, school, and executive information needs. Ensure reports are user-friendly, timely, and aligned with strategic and operational KPIs.
• Lead strategic planning and business analysis to identify opportunities for optimisation. Develop and execute improvement projects aligned with broader financial and operational goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including school leaders, IT teams, and finance managers, to ensure finance systems are responsive, trusted, and effectively embedded across the organisation.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Attractive remuneration package
• Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the FLOURISH Employee Wellbeing Program, offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Information Systems, combined with demonstrated expertise in process improvement, change management, and ICT systems implementations.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and Working With Children Check (WWCC) (Please note these clearances are not required at point of application however are required prior to commencement)
• Current Drivers Licence.

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. The position description may be available to view under downloads, or visit the CACGEL job site to view it, and search via title or job number.

CACGEL is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support schools and ELCs to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about CACGEL, please visit the website.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Alex Morosin, on 0484 327 925 or via email at alex.morosin@cg.catholic.edu.au