Job Description

• Make a meaningful impact supporting healthcare education across regional and rural WA.
• Join a collaborative university finance team delivering high‑quality, end‑to‑end financial and staff resource support.
• Part-time (0.6 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis until 31/12/2026.
• Funding is expected to run through to 2031, potentially extending the duration of this role.
• Base salary range: $83,212 – $92,231 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Finance supports the mission of the University by providing a high quality, end-to end, flexible and responsive financial management and advisory service including provision of corporate financial and staffing services.

The University’s professional service delivery model was created to deliver effective and efficient end to end services across the whole University. The model includes all core services of the University and creates functionally aligned services delivered through Service Delivery Centres.

The Financial and Staff Resources teams in the Service Delivery Centres provide high quality, responsive support to University clients for human resources processing and financial services.

The Rural Clinical School teaches rural medicine and conducts primary healthcare research in remote and rural locations throughout Western Australia.

About the opportunity

• Provide high‑level financial and staff resource processing, advice, and support to RCSWA under general supervision.
• Work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment handling complex financial and HR‑related transactions with accuracy and professionalism.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, workflows, and service delivery across finance and staff resourcing activities.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, or HR administration.
• Demonstrated experience in high‑volume financial or staff resource processing within a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical, numeracy, and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer service focus.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.

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

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To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Robyn Fortune at robyn.fortune@rcswa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 7th June 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

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.

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