Student Finance Officers - Multiple Opportunities

Are you passionate about providing students with a positive experience? Do you have a keen eye for detail and experience in financial administration and compliance?

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) now have exciting opportunities for Student Finance Officers to join our vibrant team in the Student Services Directorate.

• 2 full-time and continuing positions
• Based at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus
• HEWL 5: $72,059 - $81,732 per annum plus up to 17% superannuation.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Take the next step in your finance career and work alongside knowledgeable professionals within the Higher Education sector. Joining a genuinely supportive team, you’ll contribute to a positive student experience by applying knowledge to ensure the efficient and accurate configuration, publication, administration and recovery of all student fee-related income including the administration and reconciliation of University Coursework Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants, and other awards. With a focus on compliance, you’ll ensure all Student Finance activities are undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, procedures and processes. Providing amazing customer service for our students, you’ll work to continuously improve service quality and process efficiency whilst contributing to a high-performance culture within the Student Finance team.
 

KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS
With a degree qualification in business, finance or commerce, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and/or experience, you bring previous experience in a financial administration role with a proven ability to interpret, analyse and apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you find it easy to develop and maintain highly effective working relationships with a demonstrated ability to show sensitivity when consulting and liaising with students and staff. You bring high attention to detail and accuracy along with experience in using a variety of software packages including the Microsoft Office suite and other student and learning-related applications.

WHY JCU? 
JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other exclusive benefits including:

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
• 15 days of paid sick/carers leave per year
• Flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Fitness Passport – affordable access to fitness facilities for you and your family members
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing professional development support
• Staff study assistance
• Access to online media subscriptions
• Corporate discount on health insurance premiums
• Well-equipped and convenient campus facilities including medical, post office, hairdresser, childcare, gym and cafes.

HOW TO APPLY
If you are a motivated and dedicated individual with a passion for delivering exceptional student service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Submit your application today via the Careers at JCU website.

Please ensure that your application includes a cover letter, resume and responses to how you meet the key requirements.

Vacancy reference 18836. The closing date for applications has now been extended to 4 April at 11:59 PM AEST.