Careers at UniSC

• Financial Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast, 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 February 2026

The Opportunity

Join our team as a Senior Financial Services Officer and drive seamless financial operations across the university! You'll provide expert guidance on financial processes, systems, and transactions while delivering accurate, reliable support that exceeds customer expectations. With a strong focus on collaboration and service excellence, you'll adopt a business partnering approach to develop solutions and enhance operational efficiency. If you're a detail-oriented, proactive finance professional ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

You will

• contribute to the coordination of all aspects of the University’s financial functions, ensuring the application of all relevant legislation and general professional accounting standards to fulfil the University’s legislative requirements;
• participate in the preparation and presentation of the University's annual financial statements in accordance with Federal Financial Reporting Guidelines and relevant accounting standards and guidelines;
• contribute to continuous improvement activities to manage data quality assurance reviews, contributing to the development of data cleansing methodologies ensuring integrity is maintained to a high standard and accurate, detailed, and reliable workpapers are available for audit governance; and
• engage and work effectively with business areas internal and external to UniSC to maintain an effective integrated service model associated with financial governance and compliance.

About you

You're an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively within a team. Your dedication to delivering quality client service allows you to influence, negotiate, and engage confidently with stakeholders across the organisation. With sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, you excel at identifying solutions and driving efficiencies. Your exceptional organisational skills and keen attention to detail enable you to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will possess:

• Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant experience in an operational finance function within a large and complex organisation or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in a financial operations environment;
• Strong knowledge and experience in financial functions in a large complex organisation, including the ability to contribute to the review and application of these functions;
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting standards and legislation and the ability to interpret and apply the rules; and
• Sound computer literacy and expertise and experience in the use of a Financial Management Information System and in the use of MS Office programs (advanced Excel skills) and accounting software.

Desirable:

• Relevant experience in the higher education sector.
• Previous experience with TechnologyOne, the University’s enterprise finance system.

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:  493182 - Senior Financial Services Officer.pdf

All applications must be lodged through our website.

Applications for this position close midnight, Thursday 17 April 2025.

Your completed application must include;

• a resume, and responses to specific pre-determined selection criteria as outlined in the application form.

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:

Frances Marshall
Associate Director, Financial Operations – Financial Services
Phone: 07 5430 1164
Email: fmarshal@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.