Salary: Executive
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

About Us  

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

The Catholic Education Office within CECG provides strategic, professional, corporate and operational services to the CECG system of Schools, ELCs and the CEO through seven Service Areas. These Service Areas include: Education and Performance Improvement; Catholic Identity; School and Family Services; Strategy and Special Projects; Finance and Infrastructure; Information and Communication Technology; and People and Culture. 

About the Role  

The Chief Financial Officer reports directly to the Executive Director and through the Executive Director to the Board.  The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, and manages a team of over 35 employees, and lead the organisation’s strategic:

• financial planning, budgeting, management and reporting;
• capital planning and facilities management; and
• risk management

The Chief Financial Officer is also a key member of the Finance and Infrastructure and Audit and Risk Board Committees.

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 

Qualifications   

• Qualifications in Business or Finance
• Chartered Accountant or Certified Practising Accountant
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current Drivers Licence.

Application Process 

Applications must be submitted to Sutton Recruitment

For more information, including a copy of the position description, please do not hesitate to contact confidentially Andrew Sutton FCA on 0412 618 975 or via email andrew@suttonrecruitment.com.au 

The CEO 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 ELCs in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.    

For further information about CECG, please visit the website.