Job description
Business Support Officer (Healthcare & Research) – Contract Role
📍 Location: Nedlands
⏳ Contract: 6 months (with potential extension)
💰 Hourly Rate: $43.75 - $50.00 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading)
🕘 Hours: 76 hours per fortnight (Monday – Friday, flexible start/finish times
🚗 Parking: On-site, paid parking (availability not guaranteed)
About the Role We’re seeking an experienced Business Support Officer to join a dynamic healthcare and research environment. This role is perfect for an administrative professional with financial experience who thrives in a fast-paced setting.
As part of a dedicated team, you’ll provide essential business, financial, and administrative support for clinical research activities, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
✔️ Support financial administration, including accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, reconciliations, and reporting
✔️ Assist with HR processing, contracts, and payroll-related documentation
✔️ Maintain accurate records, collate data, and generate financial and management reports
✔️ Liaise with finance, procurement, and HR teams to support business operations
✔️ Ensure compliance with policies, financial frameworks, and reporting standards
About You
🔹 Strong experience in business administration, finance, or accounting support
🔹 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and financial systems (Oracle preferred)
🔹 Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills
🔹 Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with internal stakeholders
🔹 Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently in a structured environment
Why Join Us?
🌟 Competitive hourly rate with casual loading
🌟 Opportunity to work within a respected healthcare setting
🌟 Supportive team environment with structured processes
🌟 Potential for contract extension based on performance
How to Apply
If this role sounds like a great fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Click "Apply Now"
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
📍 Location: Nedlands
⏳ Contract: 6 months (with potential extension)
💰 Hourly Rate: $43.75 - $50.00 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading)
🕘 Hours: 76 hours per fortnight (Monday – Friday, flexible start/finish times
🚗 Parking: On-site, paid parking (availability not guaranteed)
About the Role We’re seeking an experienced Business Support Officer to join a dynamic healthcare and research environment. This role is perfect for an administrative professional with financial experience who thrives in a fast-paced setting.
As part of a dedicated team, you’ll provide essential business, financial, and administrative support for clinical research activities, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
✔️ Support financial administration, including accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, reconciliations, and reporting
✔️ Assist with HR processing, contracts, and payroll-related documentation
✔️ Maintain accurate records, collate data, and generate financial and management reports
✔️ Liaise with finance, procurement, and HR teams to support business operations
✔️ Ensure compliance with policies, financial frameworks, and reporting standards
About You
🔹 Strong experience in business administration, finance, or accounting support
🔹 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and financial systems (Oracle preferred)
🔹 Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills
🔹 Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with internal stakeholders
🔹 Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently in a structured environment
Why Join Us?
🌟 Competitive hourly rate with casual loading
🌟 Opportunity to work within a respected healthcare setting
🌟 Supportive team environment with structured processes
🌟 Potential for contract extension based on performance
How to Apply
If this role sounds like a great fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Click "Apply Now"
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
