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<p>St Columba's College Ltd is a Catholic secondary girls' school located in Essendon under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and conducted in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity.</p> <p>St Columba’s College is a Catholic secondary school committed to providing a holistic education that nurtures the spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth of young women. Grounded in our values of Compassion, Justice, Hope, Truth, and Love, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive community where students and staff can flourish.</p> <p>St Columba’s College is seeking a proactive and detail-focused <strong>Finance Officer (Payroll and Accounts Payable)</strong> to join our Accounts Office and play a key role in supporting the College’s financial operations. This is a part time (0.6FTE) ongoing position.</p> <p>This is a hands-on role responsible for delivering accurate, timely and compliant payroll and accounts payable services, while providing responsive support to staff and suppliers in a collaborative school environment.</p> <p>As the Finance Officer (Payroll and Accounts Payable) your key responsibilities will include:</p> <ul> <li>Deliver accurate and timely fortnightly payroll, including onboarding, variations and leave processing</li> <li>Maintain payroll integrity through reporting, reconciliations, compliance and end-of-year processes</li> <li>Manage payroll obligations including superannuation, taxation and employee leave balances</li> <li>Process supplier invoices and payments efficiently, ensuring accuracy and strong financial control</li> <li>Build positive relationships by providing responsive support to staff and suppliers and contributing to a high-performing team</li> </ul> <p>We are looking for:</p> <ul> <li>Proven experience in payroll and accounts payable, with strong working knowledge of compliance requirements</li> <li>Highly accurate with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Confident communicator with a customer-focused approach and strong interpersonal skills</li> <li>Collaborative team player who contributes positively to workplace culture</li> <li>Proficiency in financial systems (Synergetic and Alii preferrable) and Microsoft Excel, with experience in a school setting desirable</li> </ul> <p>Why Join Us:</p> <ul> <li>Be part of a welcoming, values-driven school where staff feel supported and connected</li> <li>Access development opportunities, and the chance to build your career</li> <li>Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and care for the school community</li> <li>Dedicated Staff Wellbeing Plan that honours our community and supports our staff</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.columba.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Finance-Officer-Payroll-and-Accounts-Payable.pdf" rel="nofollow"><u>Role Description</u></a></p> <p>Your application, including the names of two referees, should be addressed to Ms Rita Grima, Principal, and submitted via our <a href="https://www.columba.vic.edu.au/employment/finance-officer-payroll/" rel="nofollow"><u>online form</u></a> only.&nbsp;</p> <p><i><strong>Applications close 4:00pm on Sunday 10 May 2026.&nbsp;</strong></i></p> <p>Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.</p> <p><i>Mary Aikenhead Ministries schools are committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.&nbsp;</i></p>