The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Finance Officer, Finance

Finance Officer, Finance
Fremantle or Sydney campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing Contract

• Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research
• Supportive Staff and work environment
• HEW Level 6 $88,988 to $94,182 pa (Base) Fremantle + 14.25% superannuation
• HEW Level 6 $99,474 to $107,690 pa (Base) Sydney + 14.25% superannuation

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the office/school

The Finance Office plays an integral role in the success of the University ensuring responsible stewardship through financial performance and strategic procurement, with a view to financial sustainability and growth. The Finance Office implements an operating model that enables a greater level of engagement across the University supporting the identification and prioritisation of initiatives that deliver operational efficiencies and provide reporting solutions that inform decision-making.
 
About the role

To assist and support the Finance Business Partnering Lead and Associate Director, Business Engagement, in managing the financial operations across the Faculties. This role will focus on ensuring compliance with financial processes, driving process improvements, and managing financial data to support decision-making. The position will assist with budgeting, reporting, and overall financial management, while also ensuring that all expenditure commitments are aligned with organisational policies and approved processes. The Finance Officer will work on a variety of ad hoc projects, supporting the Faculties in meeting their financial requirements and enhancing the efficiency of financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of administrative and business operations support and analysis (as required) including but not limited to, assisting in month end reporting functions, budget adjustments, analysis of financial information, processing invoices and procurement requests.
• Assist with monitoring transactions against budget funding availability and advise key stakeholders of issues and contribute to solutions as required.
• Prepare financial reports, documents, and correspondence to clearly communicate required operational information to stakeholders.
• Responding to queries in a timely manner from various faculties that may be both financial and operational in nature.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining databases for various finance activities and deliverables.
• Assists with finance projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with department objectives and financial policies.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• A degree with subsequent relevant experience, or
• Extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields, or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and or/ education/ training.
• Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and month-end cycles

Benefits

• Generous training and development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications closing date: 6 January 2025

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Tripti, [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.