Finance Business Partner

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Work type: Ongoing full time
Location: Tasmanian Catholic Education Office - New Town
Categories: Business Services employee

Catholic Education Tasmania (CET) is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial advice, analysis, and insights that support informed decision‑making and long‑term sustainability across our school network.

Reporting to the Business Intelligence Lead, you will partner with school leaders and key stakeholders to drive financial performance, optimise reporting, and support government funding, compliance, and strategic planning initiatives.

• Develop financial models, forecasts, and performance reporting.
• Analyse school performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide expert advice on government funding and compliance requirements.
• Partner with Principals, Business Managers, and leadership teams as a trusted financial advisor.
• Support strategic projects including workforce planning, enterprise agreement negotiations, and capital funding initiatives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities.

You are a commercially‑minded finance professional with a passion for using data and insights to influence business outcomes.

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification.
• Significant experience in financial management, planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of government funding frameworks and financial compliance requirements.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience in the education, government, or not‑for‑profit sectors and knowledge of TechnologyOne are highly regarded.

This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a purpose‑driven organisation that supports over 17,000 students across Tasmania.

• A strategic and impactful role within a statewide organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A values‑led workplace committed to educational excellence and community.

• Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
• Current National Police Criminal History Check.
• Willingness to travel across Tasmania as required.

As an employee of Catholic Education Tasmania, you will actively support and uphold the mission, values, and strategic priorities of Catholic education.

If you see yourself as our next Finance Business Partner, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close: Friday 10 July 2026 at 10:00am

Catholic Education Tasmania is committed to safeguarding children and young people and providing safe and supportive environments. The successful applicant will be required to hold appropriate child safety registrations and clearances.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as part of our commitment to Reconciliation.