We're Hiring!
Financial Services Officer - Procurement
- 496024
- Townsville
- Professional
- Full time
- Closing on: Oct 25 2026
James Cook University (JCU) is creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally and globally.
Bring your purchasing, procurement administration or financial processing experience to a practical, service-focused role at JCU. You’ll process purchase requisitions and orders, support supplier records, respond to enquiries and resolve transaction discrepancies. This is an opportunity to apply your systems knowledge and attention to detail while supporting reliable procurement services across the University.
- Full-time, continuing opportunity | 36.25 hours per week
- Based at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas
- HEWL 4: $72,701.16 - $77,229.47 per annum plus up to 17% superannuation
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Financial Services Officer – Procurement, you will provide operational purchasing, procurement and financial transaction support to staff across JCU. Working with staff and suppliers, you will help ensure purchasing activities are processed accurately and efficiently in line with established policies, procedures and financial requirements.
Your responsibilities will include processing purchase requisitions and purchase orders, checking quotations, approvals and supporting documentation, and maintaining accurate supplier and procurement records. You will respond to enquiries, provide practical guidance, monitor outstanding transactions and work with Accounts Payable, staff and suppliers to resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies.
You will also contribute to responsive service delivery, support compliance with procurement policies and procedures, and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and systems.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
You will bring experience in purchasing, procurement administration, financial transaction processing, accounts payable or a similar operational environment. Your strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills will enable you to identify discrepancies, investigate issues and follow them through to resolution.
Comfortable working with financial and enterprise systems, you will be able to process high volumes of transactions while consistently applying established policies and procedures. Experience with TechnologyOne will be advantageous, although candidates with experience using other ERP or business systems are encouraged to apply.
You will also demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and a high volume of enquiries. A collaborative approach will help you build effective working relationships with staff and suppliers. Relevant experience or qualifications in purchasing, procurement, finance or a related area will be well regarded.
WHY JCU
JCU offers a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work-life balance is respected. Working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect, we support and empower our people through the provisions of;
- A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
- 5 weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading
- 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
- Up to 6 months paid parental leave
- A range of flexible working options
- Staff study assistance and paid study leave
- Ongoing professional development support
- Fitness Passport
- Corporate discount on health insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counselling)
- Well-equipped modern facilities and contemporary workspaces with access to on-site childcare and medical services at our Townsville campus
HOW TO APPLY
Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.
Click the ‘apply’ button to be redirected to the JCU careers page, create an applicant account and follow the steps below:
- Complete the application form.
- Upload your current resume.
- Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role.
For any enquiries about the role, please contact Curtis Moon at curtis.moon@jcu.edu.au
ABOUT OUR PROCESS
At JCU, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of the role and align with our values. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome once the recruitment process is finalised.
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James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet the role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming learning and working environment.
