Accounts Officer

2 weeks ago

Crawley, Western Australia The University of Western Australia Full time $95,231 - $100,643 per year
  • Flexible working options considered.
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
  • 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
  • 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
  • Salary packaging options.
  • 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
  • 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
  • Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Job no: 521399

Work type: Full Time

Location: Crawley

Categories: Finance

  • Join the finance team supporting clinical services and education in Nedlands' health precinct.
  • Work in a collaborative environment supporting teaching, research and clinical services.
  • Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for one year with possibility to extend.
  • Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA) is the state's primary institution for oral health education, research and specialist care. OHCWA operates as a collaborative centre within the University of WA's School of Dentistry, involving others like Curtin university and WA Department of Health. The centre treats approximately 14,000 patients per annum and deliver several clinical and technical training programmes.

About the opportunity

  • Develop budgets and financial reports for Clinical Service Delivery Operations and Dental School activities.
  • Ensure compliance and financial controls, invoicing, account reconciliations and expenditure, and provide input and recommendation to policies.
  • Provide financial advice and resolve complex financial queries.

About you

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent competency.
  • Full professional membership of a recognised Australian accounting body – preferred but not essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare the full set of annual financial statements from trial balance.
  • Substantial relevant financial and accounting experience at an appropriate level.
  • Proficiency in use of financial systems.
  • High competency using excel and excel data models.

Position description: Position Description - Accounts Officer

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Freda Smith at

How to apply

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

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 21 October 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.

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 with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 07 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 21 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

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