About the role
MacKillop College, Port Macquarie
MacKillop College is situated on the beautiful Mid North Coast of NSW. Our College provides a learning and teaching environment that encourages striving for excellence for over 1100 students. As a Catholic school we support our students with a Pastoral Care structure and well-being programs as well as outstanding academic, sporting and cultural opportunities. MacKillop College is part of St Agnes’ Parish Secondary Schools which offers excellence and choice of three exceptional educational endeavours.
ADMINISTRATION - Finance Officer
Position Type: Full time temporary
Hours / FTE: 76 hours per fortnight (8:30 - 3:30pm daily)
Commencement date: 28 January 2027
Term of Appointment: 12 months
Classification & Benefits: This role is classified as Level 5 Step 1 averaged under the NSW and ACT Systemic Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025 as updated or reviewed. Detailed information regarding the level, salary increments, and general employment conditions can be found within the Agreement.
Applicants must
- hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check
- have the ability to handle tasks with a high degree of confidentiality
- have a working knowledge of WH&S and equity in employment and a demonstrated capacity to apply related principles and policies
- comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment
Selection Criteria -
- provide evidence of well-developed communication, administrative and office skills with an ability to deal tactfully, confidently and effectively with people at all levels
- capacity to show initiative and demonstrate effective time management, organisational and planning skills with an ability to meet pressing deadlines and competing priorities
- highly developed skills in a range of Microsoft and Google applications with willingness and ability to learn new systems
- support school extracurricular events
- previously experience in a school office would be desirable
- current First Aid and CPR certificate
- capacity to take direction and willingness to work as part of a team
- have the ability to identify the Mission of a Catholic School and demonstrate Christian Values in dealings with staff
Enquiries should be directed to the school: (02) 6583 2632.
For a detailed position description including daily duties included in the Finance Officer role, please email claire.watts@lism.catholic.edu.au.
Your application should address the above criteria, including the nomination of two (2) referees.
Applications must be received by 9:00 am, Wednesday November 11, 2026.
Hastings Region
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.
Child Protection Legislation requires successful applicants to be subject to employment screening.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.