Accounts Officer

Join the finance team supporting clinical services and education in Nedlands’ health precinct.

Work in a collaborative environment supporting teaching, research and clinical services.

Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for one year with possibility to extend.

Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About The Area

The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA) is the state’s primary institution for oral health education, research and specialist care.  OHCWA operates as a collaborative centre within the University of WA’s School of Dentistry, involving others like Curtin university and WA Department of Health.  The centre treats approximately 14,000 patients per annum and deliver several clinical and technical training programmes.

About The Opportunity

• Develop budgets and financial reports for Clinical Service Delivery Operations and Dental School activities.
• Ensure compliance and financial controls, invoicing, account reconciliations and expenditure, and provide input and recommendation to policies.
• Provide financial advice and resolve complex financial queries.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent competency.
• Full professional membership of a recognised Australian accounting body – preferred but not essential.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare the full set of annual financial statements from trial balance.
• Substantial relevant financial and accounting experience at an appropriate level.
• Proficiency in use of financial systems.
• High competency using excel and excel data models.

Position description: Position Description - Accounts Officer 521399.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Freda Smith at freda.smith@uwa.edu.au

How To Apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 21 October 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

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, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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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.

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