Employment

Tenure: Ongoing

FTE: 0.60 – 0.80

Mount Evelyn Christian School (MECS) and Ranges TEC are seeking a capable, detail-oriented, and service-minded Finance Officer to join our Finance Team. This role offers a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the financial stewardship of two vibrant, Christ-centred learning communities.

Working closely with the Business Manager, Finance Manager, and the broader Finance Team, the Finance Officer will play an important role in the day-to-day financial operations of the School. From managing accounts payable and receivable, to reconciling financial records and supporting reporting processes, this role helps ensure the smooth and accurate management of the School’s finances.

You will also work alongside families and suppliers in a professional and supportive manner, assisting with school fee processes, coordinating payments, and maintaining clear and accurate financial data. Your work will directly support the operational strength and long-term sustainability of the School.

This position operates across both the Mount Evelyn Christian School campus (MECS) in Mount Evelyn and the Ranges TEC campus in Lilydale, providing variety and the opportunity to be part of two dynamic and growing educational communities.

If you are someone who enjoys working with numbers, values accuracy and integrity, and takes pride in supporting a mission-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Required qualifications and experience include:

• Demonstrated experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably with responsibility for accounts payable and receivable.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations.
• Experience processing invoices, coordinating supplier payments, and maintaining financial systems.
• Confidence communicating with families and suppliers in a professional, helpful, and respectful manner.
• Experience assisting with month-end processes, financial reconciliations, and reporting.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong computer literacy, including financial systems, Microsoft Office, and Google applications.
• A genuine commitment to the vision and mission of Mount Evelyn Christian School and Ranges TEC.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check.
• Have a current National Police Check or obtain one prior to being offered a position.

MECS/Ranges TEC has a strict Child Safety Policy. The safety and wellbeing of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process, MECS/Ranges TEC undertakes rigorous reference and background checking.

For more information about this position, please read the attached Job Description.

To apply for this position, please email your completed  MECS/Ranges TEC Application Form , along with your resume and cover letter, to Robert de Wal at  [email protected]

Please view our Application Procedure for details about how to apply for this position.

We reserve the right to commence the interview process and appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date, should an appropriate applicant be identified.

Applications close: Friday 24^th April 2026