Vacancies

Finance Officer

• Work with integrated AP systems in a large, complex organisation
• Build technical finance skills using leading university platforms
• Develop system expertise in a structured Accounts Payable function

The role

• Full Time, Fixed term (until April 2027)
• Level 4 - $73,230 to $79,494 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Bathurst, Orange or Wagga Wagga

The Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) plays a key role within the Accounts Payable team, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of creditor invoices for payment to University commercial customers, staff and students. This position delivers high-quality, solution-focused customer service while maintaining compliance with financial policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

You will process accounts payable transactions across multiple systems, reconcile creditor accounts, support purchase card and eProcurement administration, and respond to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders. Working collaboratively within the team, you will contribute to efficient supplier payment processes and support continuous improvement across Accounts Payable functions.

About you

You are a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a structured environment and takes pride in delivering accurate outcomes and excellent customer service.

You will bring:

• Experience in accounts payable or transactional finance processing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to reconcile and resolve discrepancies
• Confidence using finance and ERP systems (or the ability to learn quickly)
• A customer-focused approach with clear, professional communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team
• A commitment to compliance, accuracy and continuous improvement

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Division of Finance here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, and address the selection criteria in the position description and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Recruitment specific enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Talent Acquisition Consultant | redwyer@csu.edu.au

Job specific enquiries: Liza Boyle | Team Leader, Accounts Payable | lboyle@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 25 February 2026

Advertised: 11 Feb 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Feb 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time