Finance Officer

JR Finance Officer

• Fixed Term Until December 2026 | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $82,657 - $91,222 p.a.
• Location: Any SA or NT Rural and Remote Health Campus
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Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT

At Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT, our aim is to be a hub for innovative health research, education, and workforce development across the Northern Territory. We engage with students, community, and stakeholders to provide critical programs, such as the Northern Territory Medical Program, Paramedicine, Rural Clinical School, and the University Department of Rural Health.

Our postgraduate education pathways (Remote Health Practice program), provides workforce development through Indigenous health and clinical skills training, and we have a community driven research program led by researchers committed to improving health outcomes. We work alongside Poche SA+NT focussing on Indigenous leadership capacity development and developing the Indigenous health workforce. All activities are driven by our values which focus on the long-term and short-term needs of the NT community.

Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA

Flinders University Rural and Remote Health SA (FRRHSA) facilitates high quality multidisciplinary health education and research in our State's regional areas. We have a strong national and international reputation for providing community-engaged inter-professional training for medical, nursing, and allied health students. This includes the Doctor of Medicine Rural Stream (MDRS) program and multidisciplinary rural clinical placements. Through this practice, we bring new and exciting opportunities to actively engage and work with rural communities.

About the Role

The Finance Officer - Rural and Remote Health provides a broad range of financial services supporting operations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. The role works closely with budget holders to assist with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, produces accurate financial reports, and supports administrative staff in the use of financial systems.

The Finance Officer is also responsible for ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures across Rural and Remote Health, in line with guidance from the supervisor. This position may be located at any of Flinders University's Rural and Remote Health sites across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and manage priorities under minimal supervision.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or advanced diploma with substantial experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Proven experience in preparing accurate and timely financial reports, including analysis and explanatory commentary.
• Strong attention to detail with proficiency in record keeping, data entry, and spreadsheet management.
• Familiarity with contemporary finance and administrative systems, with the ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures.
• 2-4 years of experience in a finance-related role.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• 6 weeks annual leave (NT only)

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
• SA: It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016.
• NT: Northern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) now requires all individuals in child related employment or whose duties involve, or are likely to involve, contact with a child, to hold a valid 'Working with Children Clearance' (Ochre Card). This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the website via the job portal: JR Finance Officer
• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Tina Jackson
• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Please be advised that applications submitted without a Suitability Statement addressing the Key Position Capabilities will not be considered. Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.