School Support Accountant - 12 Month Parental Leave Contract

Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) is seeking a School Support Accountant for a 12-month parental leave contract. CEWA is the second-largest education provider in Western Australia, supporting over 80,000 students across 162 schools. The organisation aims to foster progressive learning environments, guided by its Vision, Quality Catholic Education (QCE) Elements, and Strategic Directions. The aspiration is to build Catholic Schools of Excellence, driven by their evangelising Mission, within a system that empowers all students, staff, and parents as active members of their school and parish communities.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in West Leederville. The salary offered is $118,464 - $132,666 per annum, plus superannuation.

About the Role

As a School Support Accountant, you will work with a portfolio of schools, partnering with Principals and Finance Officers to ensure sound financial management, compliance, and long-term financial sustainability. You will offer financial guidance, performance insights, and strategic support to facilitate informed decision-making and positive outcomes for school communities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Providing financial advice and analysis to school leaders.
• Monitoring financial performance and compliance requirements.
• Supporting audit and reporting processes.
• Contributing to capital planning and major expenditure assessments.
• Building trusted stakeholder relationships across a portfolio of schools.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a CPA or CA qualified accountant (or possess equivalent qualifications) with substantial experience in financial and management accounting. You should have a capacity for building relationships, communicating financial information clearly, and collaborating with stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance outcomes. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audit, and compliance will be highly regarded. Experience within education, not-for-profit, commercial, or public practice environments is advantageous but not essential.

Why Join CEWA?

• Salary of $118,464 - $132,666 plus superannuation.
• Additional paid leave during Christmas and Easter office closures.
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, and corporate health discounts.
• Meaningful work supporting schools and communities across Western Australia.

Information for Applicants

To access a copy of the Position Description, please click here.

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria.
• A curriculum vitae outlining employment history, qualifications, and certifications.
• The ability to provide a minimum of two professional references.

The successful applicant will be required to provide:

• A National criminal history check as issued by the Department of Education WA.
• 100 points of identification.

Applications for this role close no later than 5pm Sunday 12 June 2026. CEWA reserves the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

For support with submitting an application, please contact the Talent Advisors at careers@cewa.edu.au. Applications can be submitted by clicking apply and uploading your application to the CEWA website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. CEWA encourages applications from individuals of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the position requirements. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in Australia to be eligible.