• Be part of a leading research centre driving innovation and safety in the global mining industry.
• Enjoy a role with diverse responsibilities in events, finance, client engagement, and data administration.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 14 months (parental leave cover).
• Base salary range: $83,212 – $92.231 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Australian Centre for Geomechanics (ACG) is a multi-disciplinary joint venture and UWA Research Centre which provides professional education, training and research services to the mining sector, in the disciplines of underground, open pit, and environmental mining geomechanics. The overall aim of the Centre is to improve mine safety and productivity.

ACG’s main activities are applied mining industry research, and the facilitation of continuing education and training through courses and conferences. Technology transfer from research outcomes through publications, training courses and training materials is an important part of the ACG’s mandate.

About the opportunity

• Your role provides high-level administrative, event, and finance support within a small, flexible team, ensuring smooth operations across events, client and data management, and financial processes.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification in business administration, finance, or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant experience in an administrative and finance support role, including working knowledge of accounting principles and applications.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, Teams, and Outlook (including calendar management).
• Experience using customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• Proven ability to adapt to new technologies, willingness to learn UWA and ACG specific systems, and a process improvement mindset.

Position description:  PD [Administrative and Finance Officer] [521933].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Christine Neskudla at christine.neskudla@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 2 December 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. 

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

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