- Reference number: 26560
- Term: Ongoing, Full-time basis
- Remuneration: $111,341 to $120,557 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $94,084 to $101,872 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
- Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
- Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join Finance Business Solutions, Chancellery Division.
The Senior Finance Officer – Accounts Payable works in conjunction with the Team Lead, Accounts Payable to ensure the delivery of an effective, professional and efficient payables focussed service within the Accounts Payable Team. The Senior Finance Officer – Accounts Payable will ensure the coordination of workload and management of day to day payables and payment activities ensuring support and assistance to the Accounts Payable Officers for the delivery of payables activities to both suppliers and staff across the university.
We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.
About us
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.
Within the Chancellery, Finance Business Solutions (FBS) is responsible for a range of business functions to facilitate the ongoing financial and planning viability of the university in realising QUT’s strategic aims and objectives, whilst maintaining a customer centric approach when engaging with the university community, industry and government. FBS values the contribution of our team and work closely with the QUT community to deliver on our values and behaviours: Customer focussed, accountability, respect and empowerment..
What you need to succeed
- Completion of a degree in a related discipline with subsequent relevant work experience in financial administration, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and/or training.
- Demonstrated high-level business acumen in a complex financial environment, with extensive experience coordinating accounts payable, reconciliations and complex database functionality.
- Well developed leadership skills and demonstrated ability to supervise a small team that delivers a high standard of business outcomes in a busy and complex environment.
- High-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to quickly establish rapport, manage collaborative working relationships, engage with a diverse client group and work effectively in a high-performing team.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to gather and integrate information from multiple sources to support accurate and strategic decision-making.
- Demonstrated financial knowledge and the ability to apply and provide accurate, concise advice on accounts payable rules, regulations and processes, including their interaction with the general ledger, accrual accounting, GST and fringe benefits tax.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a culture committed to the continuous improvement and innovation of processes and services.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement
Life at QUT
We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:
- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
- Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
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Belong at QUT
We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.
As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.
We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.
At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment
How to Apply
Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.
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