We're Hiring!

• Part-time (14.5 hours per week)
• Flexible work options available
• HEWL 7 $99,878 - $110,446 + 17% Super and great benefits (Prorata)
• Based at the stunning Cairns Campus

Why you'll love this role

This is an opportunity to apply your finance expertise in a role that contributes to meaningful research with real-world impact.

Working with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures (CIEHF), you'll play a key role in supporting financial governance, compliance, and reporting across a nationally significant research initiative. You'll enjoy a flexible part-time arrangement, collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, and help ensure the Centre's financial operations are accurate, efficient and audit-ready.

If you're looking for a role that combines financial analysis, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement within a values-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

How you'll make an impact

As Finance and Compliance Advisor, you'll provide trusted financial advice and support that enables informed decision-making and strong financial governance across the Centre.

You'll:

• Deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Prepare and monitor financial transactions, journals, invoicing and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Research Council (ARC), funding body and University requirements.
• Identify financial risks, resolve discrepancies and maintain high-quality financial records.
• Partner with stakeholders to build financial capability and strengthen understanding of financial processes and responsibilities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery, efficiency and data quality.

What you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you'll be a proactive finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively and delivering high-quality customer service.

You'll bring:

• Qualifications in finance, accounting, business or a related discipline.
• Experience analysing financial data and preparing accurate reports that support compliance and decision-making.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data integrity.
• Experience providing customer-focused financial support and advice to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and corporate finance or enterprise systems.

Experience within higher education, research environments or knowledge of ARC funding requirements will be highly regarded.

Why JCU

James Cook University is Australia's leading university for the Tropics and is driven by a commitment to creating a brighter future for the communities we serve.

At JCU, you'll join a supportive and inclusive workplace that values excellence, authenticity, integrity and respect. We offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive professionally and personally, including:

• 17% employer superannuation contribution
• Generous leave provisions
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and purpose-driven work environment

Apply now and be part of something bigger.

Join us and help support research that is shaping the future of Indigenous and environmental histories and futures.

Click the ‘Apply’ button or visit the JCU Careers Page and follow these steps:

1. Complete the online application form
2. Upload your current resume
3. Upload a cover letter outlining your experience and how your skills align with the role

For more information, please contact Ann Penny on +61 7 4232 1093 or via email ann.penny@jcu.edu.au