Finance Officer
Job No:
CCW642
Location:
Illawarra
The Finance Officer is an important member of the finance team. You'll be responsible for delivering accurate day-to-day finance operations with a focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and month-end processing. This role ensures accuracy, timeliness and strong financial controls while support the wider organisation with reliable information.
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Pay rate: $38.65 to $41.45 per hour
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Hours per week: 38
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Position type: 12 months max term - Full-Time
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Location: Illawarra
What we offer
In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives you will also enjoy:
- Annual base salary of up to $81,905
- Up to $18,550 tax‑free salary packaging
- 15 days paid personal leave each year
- 3 days additional leave at Christmas
- Flexible and work from home hybrid working options
- Fitness Passport and EAP.
About you
- Strong experience in finance administration, including accounts payable and reconciliations
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
- Confident using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
- Analytical thinker with the ability to problem-solve and identify improvements
- A proactive, team-focused approach with a drive to deliver outcomes.
About us
CatholicCare is a local not-for-profit organisation committed to helping those in need regardless of religious beliefs, background or circumstances. Our Vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where human dignity of all is respected and valued by putting people first.
We provide services that support people across all stages of life: early childhood education, out of school hours care, community age and disability care, foster care, school counselling and parenting courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and the Macarthur regions. We are proud to offer genuine career pathway opportunities to our employees so they can continue to work with us.
Click here for the Position Description.
For further information contact Lynnette Walsh at lynnettew@catholiccare.dow.org.au
Closing Date: 5pm Thursday, 2 July 2026.
We value diversity and inclusion. CatholicCare Wollongong welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to child safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. All roles require probity and pre-employment checks.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We look forward to hearing from you!
