"Research Finance Officer - 518055"

Job no: 518055

Work type: full time

Location: Crawley

Categories: Administration & Executive support, Finance

Finance

• Offer crucial accounting and administrative support for research grant projects across various Schools and Centres
• Level 6, full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until July 2025
• Base salary range: $91,833 – $97,052 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% 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 transactional operations.

Finance undertakes this role through three core pillars: Financial Compliance, Financial Performance and Procurement.

In undertaking this role, Finance operates support across the University, from advising the Vice-Chancellery, Executive and Senior leadership team on strategy and performance to supporting staff and students in their purchases and travel arrangements.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will work independently and provide a high level of accounting and administrative support for the management of the accounting and financial needs of research grant projects of various Schools and Centres within the University. The role is broad and challenging and as part of a team dedicated to providing a high level of service to clients both within and outside of the University.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and monitor financial matters relating to research income
• Interpret complex research contracts/agreements, including local, state, national and international, to ensure financial compliance at a corporate level
• Establish, monitor, prepare and maintain detailed accounting records for individual research projects; this includes establishing finance schedules for budgets, milestones, invoicing dates and financial reporting; including updating any variations
• Prepare and present, as per individual contracts, monthly/quarterly/6 monthly or annual reports and financial statements; including identifying those that require audit

 About you 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency
• Substantial knowledge and experience of administrative and financial accounting practices and procedures at an appropriate level
• Ability to analyse and problem solve situations
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and e-mail
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Position Description - Research Finance Officer - 518055.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria OR The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 12^th August 2024

 To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Katie Lau on (08) 64888134 or at katie.lau@uwa.edu.au

 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

Advertised: 05 Aug 2024 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 12 Aug 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time