Position Details
Fixed Term until December 2027 | Full-Time
Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $84,599 - $93,366 p.a.
Location: Any SA or NT Rural and Remote Health Campus
About the Role
The Finance Officer, Rural and Remote Health plays an important role in supporting the delivery of financial services across SA and NT operations within a geographically dispersed team environment. Working closely with budget holders, the Central Finance Team and key stakeholders, you will assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with University policies. This is a collaborative and varied role suited to someone who enjoys working with management accounting, building strong relationships and contributing to effective financial decision-making.
Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial reports to enable informed decision-making
Provide accurate financial information and maintain general ledger integrity, including resolving discrepancies
Process financial transactions such as purchase orders, invoicing, payments and reconciliations in line with policy
Collaborate with stakeholders and provide guidance and support on financial systems and processes
This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through directly contributing to the core enabling of Stronger Together, by fostering collaboration across Rural and Remote Health, Central Finance and key stakeholders to deliver coordinated, compliant and high‑quality financial outcomes that support informed decision‑making and organisational effectiveness.
About You
You are a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional with strong organisational skills and a collaborative approach. You bring experience in financial administration, reporting and systems, and are confident working with a range of stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely outcomes. With the ability to manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement, you contribute positively to team outcomes and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated experience in preparing financial reports, budgets and forecasts, with strong attention to detail
Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
Experience working with financial systems and interpreting policies within a large, complex environment
Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA
Flinders 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 SA Rural Medical (SARM) program and multidisciplinary rural clinical placements.
Through this practice, we bring new and exciting opportunities to actively engage and work with rural communities.
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.
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
Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice
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.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
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
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 (SA).
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
You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the
Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged, and can, as far as practicably possible, participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, including being accompanied by an accredited assistance animal with public access rights as per the Disability Policy, please advise the contact the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through recruitment@flinders.edu.au or call 08 8201 2383.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Tina Jackson
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
12 July 2026
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.
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