• Financial Services, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 8, $118,986 - $134,756 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to how the University of the Sunshine Coast manages and grows its financial resources. As Senior Finance Business Partner, you’ll bring your financial expertise and commercial insight to support sound decision-making across the University. You’ll work with financial data to identify opportunities, inform business cases and develop reporting and dashboards that give leaders a clear view of performance, forecasting and future priorities.

You’ll build strong relationships across Finance, IT, analytics and senior leadership, helping to connect financial information with the broader goals of the University. Along the way, you’ll contribute to good financial governance, continuous improvement and the evolution of systems and processes that support a modern, well-managed University.

You will

About you

We’re looking for a thoughtful and commercially minded finance professional who can turn complex information into clear, practical insights. You’ll build trusted relationships across the University, providing sound advice to colleagues and Executive while supporting strong financial governance. You’ll also look for opportunities to improve reporting, processes and capability, helping connect financial management with UniSC’s priorities and future direction.

You will possess:

• Expertise in accounting standards, financial management, and high-level analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights clearly to all audiences.
• Advanced digital skills, including Microsoft Office, VBA, Power BI, and Power Query.
• Strong business acumen and leadership, delivering results in complex environments.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively, managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and client-focused communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience in the higher education sector with an understanding of factors influencing University strategy.
• CPA qualified (or equivalent).
• Familiarity with UniSC enterprise systems, including Technology One CiA (Finance) and PeopleSoft (Student, HR & Payroll).

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:  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, Tuesday 20 October 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

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.