Senior Research Finance Officer

• 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.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Senior Research Finance Officer

Job no: 523665
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Finance

Job Summary

Shape best-practice research finance processes in a leading university environment. Drive continuous improvement and deliver impactful support to research innovation. Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis. Base salary range: $108,413 – $120,287 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

• Supervise and support a team of Research Finance Officers, including allocation of work, performance monitoring, guidance and ensuring consistent high- quality service delivery.
• Manage the end-to-end financial administration for research activities, including project grant creation, milestone management, variations and project close-out through financial acquittals, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
• Interpret and apply complex research funding agreements, accounting standards and compliance requirements to ensure adherence to financial, contractual and regulatory obligations.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent competency through relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in research or project based financial administration within a complex organisation, including end to end management of financial processes.
• Proven ability to supervise and support staff, allocate work, monitor performance and contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with researchers, internal stakeholders and external funding bodies.

Note

Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance and Finance Checks will be required by the successful applicant.

Closing date

11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 30 July 2026

This position is only open to Current UWA staff

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.

Reasonable adjustments

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.

Advertised

16 Jul 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close

30 Jul 2026 W. Australia Standard Time