Job Reference: 546516

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 6/7 (Administration)

Salary package: $84,019 - $96,713 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Continuing (Part-time, or a gradual increase in hours will be considered)

 Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here.

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A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

The Position

The ANU College of Science services team delivers high quality administrative support and leadership to the core academic activities of research and education for the ANU Colleges of Science, the most research-intensive unit of the Australian National University. 

Proudly supporting this academic enterprise, College Services fosters a dynamic working environment where collaboration and communication are valued, problems are met with innovative solutions, and change is embraced. This allows our highly skilled staff to influence best practice within the University, and to make significant contributions to process and system improvements. To us, a good leader is one who leads by example, empowers others, and invests in people, their career and development.  

The Finance Team within the College of Science is a professionally oriented management accounting unit.  The Senior Finance Officer(s) reports to the Deputy Finance Manager (Team Leader) and as part of the team provides direct support to researchers in the management of grants, and supports their clients with the ongoing managing of operational budgets.

The Person

Our ideal candidate will have commenced a career in accounting/finance with a range of transferable skills. We are looking for someone who likes challenging problems and encourages team members and colleagues to workshop effective solutions. 

For more information about the position please contact Tina Lu on T: +61 2 6125 6255 E: tina.lu@anu.edu.au.  

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to complete a:

• 30 minute interview using behavioural interview questions
• Work test involving communicating financial data to non-accountants may be held as part of the recruitment process

Please use the below link to apply:

https://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/546516/senior-finance-officer          

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au or T: +61 2 6125 9708. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here.

Please note: The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.