School Support Accountant

School Support Accountant

Catholic Education Western Australia Limited

West Leederville

Salary: $118,464 - $132,666 plus superannuation Work Type: Full-time Location: Onsite

Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) is the state's second-largest education provider, serving over 80,000 students across 162 schools. CEWA is committed to fostering progressive learning environments, guided by its Vision, Quality Catholic Education (QCE) Elements, and CECWA's Strategic Directions. The aim is to cultivate Catholic Schools of Excellence, driven by their evangelising Mission, within a system that empowers all students, staff, and parents as active participants in their school and parish communities.

School Support Accountant $118,464 - $132,666 plus superannuation | Full-time | West Leederville

Partner with school leaders, influence financial decisions, and contribute to the future of Catholic education in Western Australia.

For over 150 years, Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) has provided support to schools and communities throughout the state. Today, CEWA stands as Western Australia's second-largest education provider, assisting more than 84,500 students through a network of schools and nearly 14,000 staff.

A qualified accounting professional is sought to join the School Support Accountants team. This role offers a unique opportunity to move beyond traditional accounting functions and serve as a trusted advisor to Principals and Finance Officers. You will provide financial guidance, analysis, and strategic support to ensure schools maintain financial sustainability and are positioned for future success.

This is a 1.0 FTE ongoing position.

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

About the Role

Working across a portfolio of schools, you will collaborate with Principals and Finance Officers to support sound financial management, compliance, and long-term financial sustainability. You will provide financial advice, 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

You are a CPA or CA qualified accountant (or equivalent) with strong financial and management accounting experience. You possess a capacity for building relationships, communicating financial information clearly, and partnering 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.

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 their employment history, qualifications, and certifications.
• The ability to provide a minimum of two professional references.

The successful applicant will be required to provide:

• 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 to ensure consideration.

For support with submitting your 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. Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.