Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation

The Opportunity

The SKA Observatory is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.

Australia will host the SKA Observatory’s low frequency telescope (SKA-Low) in remote Western Australia on Wajarri Yamaji Country.

The Traditional Owners and native title holders, the Wajarri Yamaji, have gifted CSIRO with the traditional name Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara for the CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory, home to the SKA-Low telescope. The traditional name means ‘sharing sky and stars’ in the Wajarri language.

• Opportunity for second or third year university student or recent graduate
• Study support packages available including paid study time (pro-rata if Part-Time)
• Collaborative, flexible, innovative workplace that values you and your career development

The Finance Assistant will support the finance functions within the SKA Observatory by supporting accounting operations to meet legal and operational requirements. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for ensuring data is accurately and efficiently recorded in the financial ledger or supporting documents and will work closely with other members of the Finance Team to ensure that the monthly and annual accounts are reported on a timely basis.

Your duties will include:

• Supporting the Accounts Payable function including new supplier confirmations and posting and matching of invoices
• Running the weekly payment runs, associated payment postings into financial ledgers, and bank reconciliations
• Assisting with managing and updating the fixed assets register, including the initial capitalisation of assets and monthly depreciation
• Assisting with the month-end accounts, such as posting month-end accruals journal, prepayments journal, depreciation journal
• Assisting in month-end group consolidation management accounts

Location: Perth, Western Australia
Salary: AU$51,031 - AU$65,779 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Three-year Term appointment – Full-Time or Part-time (possibility of extension upon completion of studies)
Reference: 91339

To be considered you will need:

Essential 

• Commenced, in progress or completed undergraduate university studies in accounting or a related field
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to keep accurate records
• Experience of organising records and data to ensure that information can be traced efficiently
• Able to take ownership of allocated tasks, awareness of how to prioritise given tasks, manage time efficiently, communicate progress and meet deadlines
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
• A self-motivated team player who is flexible and adaptable to change

Desirable 

• Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
• Knowledge of financial regulations

CSIRO is an Equal Opportunity employer working hard to recruit world-class talent that represents the diversity across our society. As part of our commitment to equitable employment outcomes for under-represented groups, preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the role criteria. CSIRO conscious inclusion practices are intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity/affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

CSIRO and the SKA Observatory value and respect difference, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. We are open to discussing flexible working opportunities with this role being offered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis. Please raise your preference in your application.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

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How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

30 January 2023, 11:59pm AWST