Overview
Reference: 1486648
About the Role: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role you'll play a key part in delivering high-quality financial advice and reporting that directly shapes strategic and operational decisions across the University. As an Accountant within our Finance Planning and Performance team, you'll work alongside a dynamic group of professionals to support a wide range of stakeholders with their financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting needs.
Responsibilities
* Prepare, review, and analyse financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
* Provide expert accounting advice across the University, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and internal policies
* Work with multiple internal stakeholders to foster strong business relationships
* Prepare and review reconciliations and accounting journals
* Promote and contribute to a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of best practice in financial processes
Selection Criteria / Qualifications
* Full membership of an internationally recognised accounting body (e.g. CA ANZ or CPA) and ongoing maintenance of professional development.
* Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience in the application of financial accounting principles, concepts and practices.
* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, influencing outcomes and business decisions.
* Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills to produce, assess, present and interpret financial information clearly and professionally to various stakeholders, including the ability to interpret data to inform decisions.
* Demonstrate a positive attitude, adopting a consistent and positive approach in times of stress and change, whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting pressures and work effectively and consistently to competing deadlines.
* Demonstrated experience in a computerised financial system environment including advanced Excel and data interrogation skills.
Alongside the above position requirements, we are looking for a professional who can hit the ground running—someone who brings a strong foundation in technical accounting experience, and the confidence to provide financial advice that delivers lasting value to our internal customers.
Desirable
* Relevant experience in an aligned commercial organisation or the higher education sector.
* Proven experience in financial or management accounting in a large complex organisation.
Role Requirements
* As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
* Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction
* Full membership of an internationally recognised accounting body (e.g. CAANZ or CPA)
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You
This Continuous G08 role attracts a remuneration of $119,125 - $126,950 + 17% superannuation.
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
* Up-to-date Resume
* A Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and addressing the selection criteria for the role (no more than two pages)
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), Sunday 22nd March 2026.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.
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