Executive Officer

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Parental leave

17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging

Incremental progression after 12m

25% discount on eligible UWA full‑fee

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is seeking a senior finance professional to shape and govern financial strategy across the university. The role reports to the CFO and involves leading cross‑functional governance, policy development, and performance oversight on a high‑impact portfolio.

Based in Perth, the role offers a base salary in the range of AU$139,660 to AU$147,783 per annum (pro‑rata) plus 17% superannuation, with flexible working options and generous leave benefits.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Substantial corporate and financial governance experience at an appropriate level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to draft strategic reports.

Responsibilities

• Project manage delivery of University-wide financial strategy and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate CFO Portfolio priorities and deliverables with stakeholders, providing strategic analysis and executive support.
• Strengthen financial governance by overseeing audit-related activity and driving governance process improvements.

Job description

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• Shape financial strategy and governance across the University, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer.
• Lead high-impact portfolio coordination, strategic advice and stakeholder engagement in a complex university environment.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $139,660 - $147,783 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Portfolio leads the University's financial strategy, policy and compliance across financial planning and budget, financial administration, management and reporting, procurement, and investment and debt strategies. Finance delivers this work through three core pillars: Financial Compliance, Financial Performance and Procurement, partnering across the University to advise senior leaders on strategy, governance and performance.

About the opportunity

• Project manage the delivery of University-wide financial strategy and supporting governance frameworks, policies and processes.
• Coordinate CFO Portfolio priorities and deliverables across multiple internal and external stakeholders, providing timely strategic analysis, advice and executive support to the CFO.
• Strengthen financial governance by overseeing audit-related portfolio activity, supporting senior committees and working groups, and driving continuous improvement in governance processes.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent experience, together with substantial corporate and financial governance experience at an appropriate level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the judgement to prepare strategic advice, reports and recommendations on complex or sensitive matters.
• Strong project management, planning and organisational capability, including the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and coordinate contributions from multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive stakeholder relationships, work independently, use initiative and deliver customer-focused outcomes in a complex environment.
• Excellent analytical and digital capability, including experience interrogating data and developing dashboards and business reports using contemporary office, spreadsheet and database tools.

Note

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

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday 3 rd November

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

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, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

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.