Accountant
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 15 March 2026
Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga has an exciting opportunity for a Permanent, Full-Time Accountant to commence as soon as possible.
<p><strong>Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://ww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow"><u>Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga</u></a> (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.</p>
<p>In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.</p>
<p>We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs. </p>
<p><strong>Your New Role</strong></p>
<p>This role exists to support the Finance and Resources Team who are responsible for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga’s (CEDWW) taxation, treasury and group accounting matters and ensuring policies, procedures and internal controls are maintained for accounting and taxation compliance. </p>
<p>The Team supports the CEDWW’s core business of school education, providing best practice financial advice and services. These include financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, governance, taxation, budgeting and reporting, procurement to payments, revenue accounting, business strategy, banking relationships, investment funds and borrowings, and the management of special projects. </p>
<p>The role leads the management reporting and treasury functions and assists in the annual budget, acquittal and auditing processes. </p>
<p>See Position Description <a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:35b5c851-4857-49cb-8dd3-1dc6b64ac6ae" rel="nofollow">HERE</a><br><strong>What We Can Offer</strong></p>
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<li>Full-Time Permanent Position</li>
<li>Role to commence ASAP</li>
<li>35-Hour Work Week</li>
<li>Discounted Bupa Health Insurance</li>
<li>Salary Packaging through Maxxia</li>
<li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology</li>
<li>Salary: Grade 8 $125, 800 - $159, 172.18 base excluding superannuation (dependent upon experience and qualifications)</li>
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<p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor Degree in Accounting</li>
<li>Minimum 3 years experience working in Financial and Tax Accounting</li>
<li>Strong technical accounting skills including a detailed understanding of current Australian Tax Legislation, GST and FBT</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to explain complex financial situations to non-financial people and to communicate, network and negotiate with all levels of the organisation.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem solving skills</li>
<li>Well developed Google Sheets and or Microsoft excel skills</li>
<li>Excellent organisational, time management and interpersonal skills. </li>
<li>Accreditation for Support Staff (Category A, <a href="https://cedww.app.lumapps.com/intranet/evangelisation-religious-education/work-teach-lead" rel="nofollow"><u>Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools</u></a>, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or willing to achieve.</li>
<li>Current Drivers Licence</li>
<li>Current NSW <a href="https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check" rel="nofollow">Working With Children Check</a></li>
<li>Successful candidate will undergo a National Criminal History Check</li>
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<p><strong>Applications & Enquiries </strong></p>
<p>If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Jayme Schneider via email at <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:schneiderj@ww.catholic.edu.au?subject=Accountant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>schneiderj@ww.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Accountant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:schneiderj@ww.catholic.edu.au?subject=Accountant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">schneiderj@ww.catholic.edu.au</a> or phone 6937 0000</p>
<p>Applicants should submit a detailed CV and cover letter outlining the skills and attributes they can bring to the role to <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@ww.catholic.edu.au?subject=Accountant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@ww.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Education%20Services%20Administration%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29?subject=Accountant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@ww.catholic.edu.au?subject=Accountant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@ww.catholic.edu.au</a></p>
<p>If you are applying for this position you must complete a <a href="https://au1.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCWBABGhuKlHzTyPtdW5gMzPvdSeUJWDuXt7eAkfi4VbiJH9ss-t7n8FBC1I277vT0*" rel="nofollow">Pre-Employment Declaration</a> as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.</p>
<p>All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People, Development and Engagement team.</p>
<p>Applications Close <strong>Sunday 15th March 2026</strong></p>
<p><i>CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.</i></p>
<p><i>CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</i></p>