Administration Officer (Finance)

• 2 x Continuing | Full-Time.
• Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $74,270 - $81,966 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park

About Finance and Procurement Services

Finance and Procurement Services assist the University to achieve its goals by providing quality leadership, information, and financial services.  The Finance and Procurement Services team develops and maintains financial policies and procedures and internal control to facilitate the conduct of university business. Comprising three sub directorates; one being Planning and Performance, when working in here you will focus on budgeting, forecasting, research financial management and college financial operations.

About the Role

The Administration Officer (Finance) will be responsible for delivering a high-level of administration support within the Finance teams servicing the wider stakeholders across Colleges within Flinders University. The Administration Officer (Finance) will be an effective and experienced administrator who has an eye for detail and capable of working across multiple University systems and Colleges. They will be responsible for providing support and assistance to the Planning and Performance College teams in the administration, financial support, maintenance and integrity of the University's finance system. In this regard the Administration Officer (Finance) will be processing financial transactions, liaising with stakeholders, answering queries, providing reporting services and other associated administrative duties in relation to relevant Finance functions.

About You

Along with your tertiary qualification, you will exhibit well-developed interpersonal and interactive skills to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders across the university using multiple technical based programs and platforms. You demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively to provide solutions and solve problems autonomously and be able to liaise with various key stakeholders.

As a successful candidate, you are a highly organised and experienced administrator who enjoys being part of creating a positive culture and thrive in working in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail where no two days are the same.

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
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• 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 

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a Cover letter of no more than 2 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description along with your current CV
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Shelley Pirakis

Late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:

19 Mar 2023

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.

Flinders. Fearless.