Assistant Finance Officer

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time 
• Finance Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 4
• Total Remuneration $85,571 to $90,384 pa (including salary of $72,309 to $76,376 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Join our Financial Accounting team and play a vital role in supporting the University’s financial reporting and compliance functions. In this dynamic position, you’ll assist with the preparation and analysis of financial data, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting across a range of activities including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and asset management.

You'll work collaboratively with Financial Accountants to ensure data accuracy and timely updates in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards. This role also provides support to the University’s subsidiaries, contributing to functions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budgeting and reporting. You'll be involved in special projects and reviews, while building effective working relationships across the Finance Teams and with external stakeholders.

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• General understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills including liaising and advising staff at all levels about finance related matters and liaising effectively with external stakeholders as required.
• Knowledge in the use of large financial information systems and business support software.
• Ability to accurately enter information and data into systems.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday, 15 July 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 6203

Contact Details: 

Deanna Gardner

(07) 4930 9133

d.gardner@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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