Management Accountant

Job Description:

• Opportunity to influence strategic decision-making through impactful financial insights and exposure to senior stakeholders across the University.
• Work in a collaborative, high-performing finance team with strong focus on professional development, continuous improvement and modern planning tools.
• Full-time fixed term basis to December 2026.
• Base salary range: $104,243 – $115,661. p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Finance supports the mission of the University by providing a high quality, end-to end, flexible and responsive financial management and advisory service including provision of corporate financial services.

The University’s professional service delivery model was created to deliver effective and efficient end to end services across the whole University. The model includes all core services of the University and creates functionally aligned services delivered through Service Delivery Centres.

About the opportunity

• Play a key role in supporting whole-of-University budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning through high-quality analysis and consolidation.
• Contribute to the development of driver-based planning models, insights and reporting that inform strategic decision-making at senior levels.
• Collaborate across diverse university stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement in financial management practices, systems and processes.

About you

• Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Finance or similar, with progress toward CPA/CA (or equivalent) and experience in complex financial planning environments.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data, build models, and provide meaningful insights while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and managing consolidated financial information in large, multi-funding organisations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Highly organised and proactive, with advanced Excel/financial systems skills (experience with Oracle/Hyperion desirable) and a collaborative working style.
• Experience working within the Hyperion and PeopleSoft systems.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

A current National Police Clearance.

Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION Management Accountant (523397).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sue Bamford at sue.bamford@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 18 May 2026.

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

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

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, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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