Senior Finance Officer

Reference Number :   1040572

About the Role :

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Finance Officer to join our team and take a lead role in managing and enhancing our financial transaction processes. This is a key position that supports the day-to-day financial operations across our Faculties and Support areas while contributing to broader process improvement and compliance initiatives.

In this dynamic role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing transactional finance activities, providing expert advice to internal and external stakeholders, and supporting the development of internal procedures and training materials. You will also have the opportunity to expand your skills in areas such as tax compliance (including FBT and BAS), fixed asset management, and account reconciliations.

To succeed, you’ll need strong analytical and problem-solving skills, intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This role also involves project coordination and supporting team leadership to foster a high-performing, customer-focused culture.

Role responsibilities :

• Manage end-to-end financial transactions and ensure timely, accurate processing.
• Monitor and review transactional activity to identify areas for improvement.
• Implement and maintain internal procedures, controls, and training documentation.
• Assist with tax compliance processes, including Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and GST.
• Preparation of FBT and / or BAS returns for lodgement with the Australian Taxation Office.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support the Team Leader by coordinating projects, providing guidance, and promoting a customer-focused, high-performing team culture.
• Manage and process financial transactions across designated support areas.
• Provide professional financial advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and perform accurate account reconciliations.
• Contribute to team projects and lead specific finance-related initiatives.

Who we are looking for :

• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Experience leading or contributing to finance projects.
• A keen eye for process improvement and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a similar finance role is highly regarded.

Role Requirements :

• As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

Your new Team :

Curtin is Western Australia’s largest university. With a global presence, it aims to transform lives and communities through education and research. The Financial Services team support the University in all finance-related matters, enabling it to achieve its teaching and research outcomes.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https : / / staff.curtin.edu.au / discover-curtin / diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin /

What We Offer You :

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https : / / staff.curtin.edu.au / discover-curtin /

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents :

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close : Sunday, 6th July 2025

Disclaimer : Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.