Casual Finance Officer

• Join a high-energy, busy and engaged Finance team at a World Top 100 University
• Casual appointment for up to 6 months basis at $39.07 plus 25% loading + 11% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The role of Finance is to support the appropriate stewardship of the University’s finance through the provision of a strategic financial advice, establishment of a financial management framework, financial management tools, procurement, management of the University’s Investment and Endowment portfolio, as well as financial oversight and accountability for finance and human resources administrative and transactional operations.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, you will deliver financial processes and transactional activities to support the day-to-day operations of business units. You will also provide support to the Travel and Expense Management Officers to ensure an integrated, supportive and collaborative approach to the management of the University’s Expense and management system.

About you

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate a relevant tertiary qualification and substantial relevant experience in an accounting related role, including sound knowledge of financial accounting practices, procedures and systems.

Note: Provision of a Current National Police Clearance will be required for the successful applicant.

About your application

Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   PD – Finance Officer.pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 6 February 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Tim Cox at [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:30 Jan 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:06 Feb 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time