Administrative and Finance Officer

Job no:513002
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Administration & Executive support, Finance

• A diverse position in a busy UWA mining research and training centre
• Level 5, full-time appointment on a permanent/ongoing basis
• Base salary range: $73,982 – $81,999 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 ACG is a multi-disciplinary joint venture and UWA Research Centre which provides professional education training and research services to the mining sector, in the disciplines of underground, open pit and environmental mining geomechanics. The overall aim of the Centre is to improve mine safety and productivity.

ACG’s main activities are applied mining industry research, and the facilitation of continuing education and training through courses and conferences. Technology transfer from research outcomes through publications, training courses and training materials is an important part of the ACG’s mandate.

About the opportunity
Reporting to the Business Manager you will provide a high level of administrative and finance support for the centre. You will respond to enquiries, process event registrations, monitor the online payment system, liaise with various stakeholders, and prepare income spreadsheets and event budgets. You will also maintain and monitor other financial matters such as detailed accounting and project records and budgets, monitor research consortium and corporate affiliate membership records for quotation and invoicing purposes. In addition, you will support staff with travel arrangements, coordinate all purchasing requirements for the area and maintain and further enhance the client database.

About you
With relevant tertiary qualification in business administration or finance (or equivalent competency), you will demonstrate substantial experience in administrative/finance support roles. You are motivated and will be able to adapt to many different functions and activities. You will have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, and research capabilities, combined with thoroughness and attention to detail.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Position description - Administrative and Finance Officer (513002).pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 27 November 2022

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Christine Neskudla, ACG Business Manager, on +61 8 6488 3080 or at [email protected] . 

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.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] 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.

Advertised:11 Nov 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:27 Nov 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time