Strategic Finance & Governance Manager

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

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.