Management Accountant

About The Team

The Finance team is a proactive, valued, and trusted business partner within the University and provides significant contributions towards the implementation of the University’s strategic plan. The team is dedicated to creating a customer focused and collaborative environment, empowering decision makers in the delivery of innovative education and research.

Your New Role!  

The Management Accountant is responsible for supporting Budget holders with all aspects of University financial performance management process, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and providing guidance and quality advice on all financial performance management activities.

Your key responsibilities will include –

• Work collaboratively with the Senior Management Accountant (Offices), the Senior Management Accountant (Central, Offices & Capital), and the Manager Finance Business Partnering (Central, Offices & Capital) to ensure that Finance is seen as a highly valued and trusted financial advisor within the University.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring any feedback or relevant information is incorporated into budgets or forecasts. Ensuring stakeholders are kept informed of opportunities and risks progress on a timely basis.
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of performance measures, preparation of detailed analysis and commentaries to support budget development and strategic planning and decision making.
• Provide appropriate, timely and quality advice and assistance on financial performance management activities.
• Provide leadership in the resolution of financial performance management issues.
• Prepare, analyse, monitor and report on strategic and operational financial information including budgets, expenditure, forecasts, cost control and cash flow as required.
• Identify and report on expenditure and budget variations as well as implementing monitoring processes to provide for effective financial project management in relation to capital projects.
• Undertake regular budget variance reviews and management reporting to ensure ongoing operational budget control.
• Prepare strategic and operating budget and forecasts, including insightful commentary and analysis for submission to University Executives and Governing Committees.
• Prepare internal reports and monitor activity in accordance with financial accounting practices to ensure integrity of financial date.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) position attracts a remuneration of $114,000 – $130,000 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.   

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Degree or tertiary qualification with over 5 years’ experience in financial performance management or related disciplines.
• Full professional member of a recognised Australian or International equivalent accounting body.
• Highly developed analytical skills with a proven record of planning, preparation and implementation of financial process documentation related to financial management procedures.
• Proven record of successful interaction and providing specialist written and verbal advice to customers and senior management on financial management reporting.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups of people.
• Highly developed project management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priority and to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to providing a high level of quality customer service.
• Proficiency in excel.

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the University's Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Ling Wei Lee, Manager Finance Business Partnering (Offices, Central & Capital) [email protected] and quote JR104848 as the reference.

Applications Close on 22/02/2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.