Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities

• Lead the University's financial, commercial, and strategic functions to ensure long-term financial sustainability
• Support the University's strategic ambitions through high-quality decision support
• Implement and oversee strong financial governance frameworks
• Manage sustainable resource allocation across the institution
• Drive effective risk management strategies to protect University assets and reputation

Requirements

• Proven expertise in strong financial governance
• Demonstrated experience in sustainable resource allocation
• Ability to implement effective risk management protocols
• Experience providing high-quality decision support to executive leadership

Benefits

• 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee
• Flexible working options considered
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years of continuous service
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave
• 13 weeks long service leave after seven or ten years
• Salary packaging options
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses
• Discounted health insurance and convenient on-campus childcare options

About the Company

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a leading research institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Located in Perth, UWA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that supports the strategic ambitions of its staff and students.