• Financial Services, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Finance Business Partner (Level 7) and Senior Finance Business Partner (Level 8) opportunities available.
• Level 7, $105,843 - $115,703 p.a. and Level 8, $118,986 - $134,756 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointments

The Opportunities

UniSC is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, and Financial Services plays a critical role in enabling the University’s strategic ambitions and long term sustainability.

We are seeking commercially minded finance professionals to join our Financial Services team in Finance Business Partner and Senior Finance Business Partner opportunities. Working closely with leaders across the University, these roles provide trusted financial advice, analysis and insight that supports informed decision making, operational performance and strategic planning.

Whether you are an experienced business partner looking to deepen your influence or a senior finance leader ready to shape University wide frameworks and strategy, these opportunities will see you partnering across a complex and purpose led organisation where your work has genuine impact.

You will contribute across budgeting, forecasting, modelling, reporting and financial planning activities, while supporting the ongoing development of contemporary financial systems, dashboards and frameworks that enhance organisational capability and decision making.

You will

• partner with stakeholders to provide financial analysis, advice and insights that support planning, performance and strategic priorities;
• contribute to budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and reporting activities across the University;
• develop and enhance contemporary reporting frameworks, dashboards and financial toolkits;
• support strong financial governance, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives; and
• collaborate across Financial Services and the wider University to deliver client focused outcomes and service excellence.

Senior level appointments will also embed University wide frameworks and methodologies, provide high level strategic advice to senior and executive stakeholders, and contribute to capability uplift across the team.

About you

You are a collaborative and commercially astute finance professional who enjoys building relationships, solving complex problems and translating financial information into meaningful insights. You bring strong analytical capability together with a client focused mindset and the confidence to work across a diverse stakeholder environment. You thrive in environments where continuous improvement, systems thinking and strategic partnering are valued.

You will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in financial management, reporting, analysis and budgeting within a complex organisation
• Strong capability in financial modelling, forecasting and business partnering
• The ability to communicate complex financial information to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience working with contemporary finance systems and reporting tools, including advanced Excel capability
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with a commitment to high quality client service
• The ability to manage competing priorities and contribute positively within a collaborative team environment
• CPA qualification, higher education sector experience and familiarity with Technology One systems will be advantageous

For senior appointments, experience embedding financial frameworks, developing advanced reporting solutions and influencing senior stakeholders will be highly regarded.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

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:  494385_Finance Business Partner.pdf &  494384_Senior Finance Business Partner.pdf

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

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

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 21st June 2026

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

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

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:

Sharon Hodgins
Finance Manager
Email: shodgins@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to 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.