Trinity College The University of Melbourne – Parkville VIC

Trinity College is a vibrant, diverse community, inspiring and enabling students of exceptional promise from Australia and around the world in its various educational programs, including a Residential College, a Theological School and a Pathways School. Trinity offers a warm collegiate workplace set amongst the leafy environs and historic buildings of Melbourne University’s oldest college, founded in 1872.

The College is committed to the safety of all children, and to providing a culturally safe and inclusive environment for those from diverse backgrounds.

About the role

The Accounts Officer is responsible for processing a range of financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records, and providing operational support to the Manager, Finance & Accounting. The role will work across both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, while also assisting with the preparation of monthly financial and management reports, bank and account reconciliations, and general journal entries. The position plays an important role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of the College's financial operations.

For a more detailed description of the roles and responsibilities please see the position description.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will be an experienced finance professional with strong attention to detail, sound analytical skills, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and procedures.



They will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with colleagues across the Finance & Administration team and the broader College community. A commitment to accuracy, customer service, and continuous improvement is essential.

Employment Type and Salary Range

This is a part-time (0.6 FTE), ongoing role. Band Level 2.3 FTE $83,390 plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading.

Advantages

Trinity College offers a warm, collegiate and flexible work environment for all staff and a range of benefits including:

- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Gym Membership from Melbourne University
- Discount on Health Insurance with BUPA
- Salary Packaging

Enquiries

Alex Zhang – Manager, Finance and Accounting (Acting)Phone: 03 8341 0***.

Application will close by 11:59pm on 31 July 2026.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work permit or visa. The successful candidate must secure, or be in the process of securing, a Working with Children Employee Check.

Trinity College celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.

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📌 Accounts Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Trinity College - The University of Melbourne
📍 Melbourne