Finance Services Officer

Apply now Job no:549527
Work type:Full-time
Location:Geelong – City
Categories:Finance, Customer Service

• Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus , plus work from home
• Full-time, fixed term until 20 December 2024 (with the potential for extension)
• HEW 5 $77,114 – $86,490  + 17% Superannuation  

The Finance Services Officer will be part of a collaborative, customer-focused team and will provide a professional and efficient level of service. The position is suited to a digitally savvy person who pays attention to detail, enjoys problem solving, responding to customer requests and positively contributes to a team culture. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a finance area where you can use your customer interaction strengths, this role is for you.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We’re proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities.

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As a Finance Services Officer you will:

• Provide a high-level customer focussed support, advice and assistance to users of Finance services through a range of channels including phone, email and digital, ensuring enquiries are addressed promptly and accurately
• Conduct day to day purchase processing for faculties and portfolios, including triaging of workflow, raising purchase orders, supplier invoice requests, and ad hoc payments to ensure achievement of operational objectives
• Consult with available sources to gather relevant information and seeking the expertise and advice of other people as appropriate
• Build productive relationships with a diverse range of existing stakeholders and actively seeking to maintain positive relationships           

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Certificate III in Business or a tertiary qualification in accounting or similar field; OR
• An equivalent combination of relevant skills, relevant work experience and/or education/training
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively as a member of a team and in working independently
• Knowledge of a finance service area e.g. Accounts payable, purchasing or
• Experience applying judgement and initiative in an accounting or financial environment is desirable

Here’s how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Sonia Hedditch, Senior Coordinator, Finance Services at [email protected]   

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD – Finance Services Officer – 549527.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 11th February.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.