School Support Accountant - 12 Month Parental Leave Contract

School Support Accountant – 12 Month Parental Leave Contract

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

Partner with school leaders. Influence financial decisions. Help shape the future of Catholic education in Western Australia.

For more than 150 years, Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) has supported schools and communities across the state. Today, we are Western Australia's second-largest education provider, supporting more than 84,500 students through a network of schools and nearly 14,000 staff.

We're seeking a qualified accounting professional to join our School Support Accountants team. This is a unique opportunity to step beyond traditional accounting and become a trusted adviser to Principals and Finance Officers, providing financial guidance, analysis and strategic support that helps schools remain financially sustainable and positioned for future success.

This is a 1.0FTE fixed-term position covering parental leave, ending 12 months from the commencement date.

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 partner 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 that enables 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 enjoy building relationships, communicating financial information clearly and partnering with stakeholders to solve problems and improve 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 and be able to provide a minimum of two professional references.

The successful applicant will need 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. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

If you require support with submitting your application, please contact our Talent Advisors at careers@cewa.edu.au. Applications can be submitted by clicking apply and uploading your application to our website. Please note that 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 also 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.