Payments Officer

About this Opportunity

• Continuing , Full-Time
• Finance Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 4
• Total Remuneration $88,138 to $93,095 pa (including salary of $74,478 to $78,667 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 CQUniversity’s Finance Directorate, where you'll contribute to key functions including financial monitoring and performance, procurement, purchasing, accounts management, and compliance.

Our Financial Accounting and Operations Team, supports internal and external financial management and reporting, ensures strong financial governance to support the University’s strategic goals, and drives innovation and commercialisation initiatives.

As a Payments Officer, you will support the team in processing incoming funds, managing accounts payable (including foreign currency transactions), and providing cashiering support, while ensuring compliance with audit and legislative requirements. The position also includes customer service, reconciliation tasks, and contributing to continuous improvement within the Finance Operations Team.

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

• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures, particularly in accounts payable, receivable, and reconciliations.
• Proven ability to deliver professional customer service and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience using large corporate accounting systems and business software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage time effectively, and contribute to process improvements.
• Completion of a relevant associate diploma qualification or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Desirable)

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, Wednesday, 22 October 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 6589

Contact Details: 

Whitney Shrewsbury

(07) 4923 2188

w.shrewsbury@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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