Finance Officer

• Support medical education across Western Australia.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis to 31/12/2026.
• Flexible working arrangements available to the right candidate.
• Base salary range: $83,212 – $92,231 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 transactions and compliance services.

The RCSWA Finance team provides support services to staff and students across the Rural Clinical School of WA. The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality outcomes with a focus on continuous improvement.

The RCSWA is part of the UWA Medical School, offers rural clinical training for students from the three WA medical schools (UWA, Curtin University and Notre Dame) spanning multiple sites across 3,500 km. RCSWA aims to enhance rural education, increase the rural medical workforce, improve health outcomes in rural and remote Australia and conducts primary healthcare research in remote and rural locations throughout Western Australia.

About the opportunity

• Provide accurate high-level support, advice and administrative processing of staff resources and financial services to meet the needs of the Rural Clinical School of WA.
• Establish, prepare and process high volume, complex financial transactions.
• Support vendor management and financial processes at the School level.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or 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
• Highly developed analytical and numeracy skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial accounting practices and integrated systems

Special Requirements

• A current National Police Clearance Certificate.
• Financial Background Checks.
• This role can be based in any RCSWA site - Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Busselton, Collie, Derby, Esperance, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Kununurra, Narrogin, Northam, Port Hedland, Warren Blackwood, Perth (Urban centre).**

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION Finance Officer -

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Robyn Fortune at

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.

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

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 15 September 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.

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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.

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