Introduction:
The Opportunity
Carey Baptist College is seeking a Management Accountant to join our Shared Services team in a newly created role that sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, and organisational decision-making.
This is far more than a traditional accounting position. You'll work closely with our Executive Manager Business Services, Financial Accountant and Shared Service Leads to provide financial analysis, forecasting, and business insights to the Council and Board that will help shape the future of the College. From student enrolment trends and workforce planning through to major capital projects and long-term financial sustainability, your work will influence decisions that have a lasting impact on our students, staff, and community.
Whether you're an experienced Management Accountant looking for greater purpose in your work, or a Senior Assistant Accountant ready to take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to join a values-driven organisation where your contribution genuinely matters."
What Matters Most
At Carey, we believe good stewardship enables great outcomes.
We're looking for someone who can see beyond the numbers. Someone who enjoys partnering with leaders, solving complex problems, and helping non-financial stakeholders make confident, informed decisions.
You'll thrive in this role if you're equally comfortable building a financial model, analysing trends, presenting insights to senior leaders, and finding ways to improve systems and processes. Most importantly, you'll be someone who values relationships and enjoys working collaboratively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines.
What You Will Bring
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A qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
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CA or CPA qualification (or actively working towards completion).
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Experience in management accounting, financial accounting, or a senior assistant accountant role.
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Strong financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and confidence working with complex financial systems.
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The ability to communicate financial information in a way that is clear, practical, and meaningful for non-financial stakeholders.
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A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and process optimisation.
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A desire to contribute to a Christ-centred organisation and support the mission and values of the College.
What You'll Be Doing
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Supporting long-term financial forecasting and strategic planning.
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Developing financial models and scenario analysis to support key organisational decisions.
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Assisting with annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes.
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Preparing management reports, financial commentary, and executive dashboards.
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Analysing operational and financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
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Supporting the financial governance of major capital projects.
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Developing business intelligence and reporting tools that improve visibility and decision-making.
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Assisting with government funding analysis, compliance reporting, and external reporting requirements.
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Partnering with leaders across the College to provide financial insights that support educational excellence.
Why Carey?
Carey is a community of people who long to see a world transformed by the love of God. We are committed to educational excellence, authentic relationships, and creating an environment where both students and staff can flourish.
Our values of Kindness, Courage, Respect, Humility, and Integrity shape the way we work together and the decisions we make every day.
This is an opportunity to join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to something bigger than a balance sheet.
Want to Learn More?
We'd love to share the full Position Description with you.
Please send your application, including a cover letter and current resume, to
[email protected].
Applicants must be eligible to work permanently in Australia and be willing to obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.
Closing date is 24 July 2026. We encourage early applications as we will be reviewing candidates as applications are received and reserve the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date.
We can't wait to meet you.
