• Work for a progressive, collaborative finance team.
• Work for a top 100 worldwide university.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis 19/5/2025-12/7/2026.
• Base salary range: $80,243 – $88,940 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

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 human resources administrative 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

• you will, deliver financial process and transactional support the day-to-day operations of the University’s Travel and Expenses system.
• Provide a centralised high-level support to system users for Concur Travel and Expenses including; allocate credit cards to cardholders, support in the set-up of the mobile application for users, provide advice and support to users, interpret policy, and ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Audit expense reports to ensure compliance with the expense policy and ensure that charging details are to appropriate business units and project grants and have sufficient funds.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level in an accounting related role.
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial accounting practices, procedures and systems.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION Travel & Expense Officer - (520086).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Tim Cox at tim.cox@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 5th May 2025.

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

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.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please 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.