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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
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The Research Accountant is responsible for managing financial reporting and compliance for a portfolio of research projects, including budget creation and journal processing. They also collaborate with Chief Investigators to ensure financial accuracy and adherence to university procedures.
Candidates must hold a relevant tertiary qualification and membership with a professionally accredited accounting organization. Strong analytical, communication, and multitasking skills are required to manage financial statements under pressure.
Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As a Research Accountant, you’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.
Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.
About the Opportunity
As a Research Accountant, you’ll be an important part of our Research Reporting & Compliance team. This team is tasked with preparing and signing off on research project financial statements, managing various accounting functions such as journal preparation and budget management, and ensuring compliance with research financial reporting standards.
This customer-focused role involves liaising with internal Chief Investigators and external funding bodies. You will assist with requests related to financial statements, project closures, and other research reporting issues, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the process. The position also promotes knowledge sharing and problem-solving to foster continuous improvement.
In this role, a typical day involves overseeing the reporting and compliance aspects of a portfolio of research projects, prioritising tasks, and collaborating with Chief Investigators to meet deadlines. You will ensure data accuracy within your portfolio by creating and updating project budgets and processing journals promptly.
About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.
You will also have:
What we can offer
This is a full time fixed term opportunity until 31/10/2027 based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.
Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary
HEW 6 Step 1 - $94,966.18 + 17% super. Full package - $111,110.42.
Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Miss Gemma Broadhurst, Manager Research Reporting & Compliance at
Closing date: Wednesday 23rd September at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.
Griffith University's School of Environment and Science is at the forefront of scientific and environmental education.
Griffith's School of Environment and Science maintains an illustrious research position across numerous industry sectors which guides and informs its learning and teaching charter. A wide range of pioneering degree programs are available for undergraduate and postgraduate studies across various environmental sectors, biomolecular and biomedical science and forensic science. The Bachelor of Science offering provides an innovative, flexible and interdisciplinary program across 13 majors including chemistry and physics, through to materials science and marine biology. Home to Australia’s first and only program accreditation by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, the School also facilitates this country’s only combined qualification in traditional planning practices and environmental science.
Offices: 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, AU · 1 Parklands Dr, Southport, Queensland 4215, AU
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