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WA Centre for Rural Health

• Based in Geraldton, a regional coastal city of 35,000 with a magnificent landscape and climate, and working in a friendly and supportive work environment.
• WACRH offers a dynamic, multi-disciplinary academic and support team working to improve the health of rural, remote and Aboriginal people in collaboration with all five Western Australian universities and through local partnerships.
• Level 6, full-time appointment on a 21-month fixed term basis with the potential for ongoing employment
• Base salary range: $84,665 – $89,477 p.a. 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 WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) is administered by the University of Western Australia and is one of eleven University Departments of Rural Health across Australia, established in 1999 by the Australian Government’s Department of Health and Ageing.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Centre Manager, you will provide a high level of administrative support for the management of account functions, advice and associated duties associated with the financial and contractual obligations of the organisation.

About you 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have relevant tertiary qualifications (or equivalent competency) with considerable relevant experience at an appropriate level. You will also have knowledge of financial accounting practices and procedures, experience with various online finance management systems, along with the ability to prepare accurate contract financial reports and annual financial statements in a timely manner.

Those with recent relevant experience in data entry and/or Accounts Payable are encourage to apply.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Finance Officer - 513080.rtf

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

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 5 February 2023

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Rowena Chant on (08) 9956 0200 or at rowena.chant@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 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 talent-hr@uwa.edu.au 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.