Careers at UniSC

• Financial Services | Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 6, $92,964 - $100,603 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), Fixed-term appointment until June 2026

The Opportunity

Join UniSC and play a key role in supporting Financial Services! You'll coordinate projects within Financial Services, leading initiatives and will work closely with the CFO to maintain the function’s professional integrity and drive operational efficiencies. In this dynamic role, you'll oversee strategic and day-to-day operations, offering proactive guidance and advice to staff to ensure the department runs smoothly. You’ll coordinate department communications and correspondence and assist in change management pieces for the department. If you're an organised, detail-oriented professional with a passion for efficiency and excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

You will

• coordinate the day-to-day strategic and administrative operations of Financial Services, and lead initiatives which promote efficiencies, team synergies, service delivery and best practice;
• organise cyclical financial and governance activities, on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and assign as appropriate to ensure compliance;
• provide project management and communication support for Financial Services projects and internal and external communication strategies to support the organisation and prioritisation of works, including progress tracking; and
• deliver high-level administrative support to the Financial Services leadership team.

About you

You are a highly organised, self-motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced environments. With a strong ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work independently, you confidently manage multiple tasks with minimal direction. Adaptable and resilient, you embrace change and navigate evolving priorities with ease while maintaining a collaborative, team-focused approach. Your excellent interpersonal, organisational, and written communication skills make you an effective communicator, and your ability to plan, coordinate processes, projects, and people ensures seamless and efficient operations.

You will possess:

• Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant administrative and financial experience in a large organisation, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training;
• Sound knowledge of contemporary project management and financial administration principles, with the ability to use that knowledge to triage complex issues that come through to the CFO’s office, and either redirect those issues to other functions of the office, or brief the CFO on those issues;
• Capacity to provide high level administrative support, analyse issues, establish a course of action, adopt a proactive and solution focused attitude; and
• Well-developed computing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and detailed documents across a number of software applications, in particular the Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with TechnologyOne is highly desirable.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:  493085 - Coordinator Administration and Communications.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 14 April 2025.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Sue Phillips
Chief Financial Officer – Financial Services
Phone: 07 5430 1115
Email: CFO@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.