Haileybury welcomes applications for the role of Finance Officer to join our Finance team. This is a Part-Time, Fixed- Term position (0.6 FTE), commencing 20 July 2026 and concluding 29 October 2027. It is preferred that the 0.6 FTE is worked across a five-day week, however this is flexible and can be discussed during the interview process.
The Finance Officer will play a key role in supporting the Senior Accountants to ensure the financial records of the school are accurate and efficiently maintained.
Key Responsibilities
As the Finance Officer, you will:
- Perform daily bank reconciliations.
- Receipt and process incoming payments, including application fees, tuition fees and fundraising income.
- Process donations and prepare donor receipts for the Haileybury Foundation.
- Provide financial support to Haileybury Parents and Friends groups.
- Monitor and respond to Finance inbox enquiries.
- Prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain supplier master data within the creditors ledger.
- Review, reconcile and upload credit card acquittals to the accounting system.
- Maintain and reconcile petty cash accounts.
About You
At Haileybury we are seeking exceptional people. We are looking for a team player who brings the following skills and experience:
- Year 12 or equivalent.
- Intermediate/advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
- Finance experience (desirable).
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines.
- High attention to detail.
- An understanding of the need for complete commitment to confidentiality.
- Ability to form a rapport with staff and build collaborative working relationships.
Why work for us?
- Competitive salary, with further career development and opportunities.
- Ongoing professional and personal development.
- Excellent on-site facilities, grounds and working environment.
- Supportive, hybrid and flexible work options.
- Employee leave benefits such as paid parental leave and additional personal leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Various financial benefits to employees through discount partnership programs and salary packaging options.
Want to find out more?
To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button to be directed to our online recruitment portal. Please note we do not accept emailed applications.
Applications close: (10:00 am) Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
Interviews may be conducted prior to the application closing date.
Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia and either hold, or be willing to obtain, a current National Police Check and an Employee Working With Children Check prior to commencement.
Haileybury is committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy child protection screening and adhere at all times to the schools’ Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, (https://www.haileybury.com.au/policies).
Haileybury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and create an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
