Careers at UniSC

• Financial Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Professional Level 6 - $92,964 - $100,603 p.a.plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, Ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

As part of UniSC’s Financial Services team, you will play a key role in delivering seamless, efficient, and customer-focused financial operations that support the university’s strategic and operational goals. You will coordinate and enhance the delivery of core financial services—particularly accounts payable and receivable—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a strong focus on continuous improvement.

This pivotal role combines operational expertise with strategic insight. Drawing on your deep understanding of financial processes in complex organisations, you will ensure efficient transaction management, provide specialist advice, and help drive compliance with key taxation and reporting requirements. By fostering strong relationships, coaching team members, and supporting system and policy enhancements, you will contribute to a robust and sustainable financial framework across the university.

You Will:

• lead and manage accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant service delivery;
• apply expert knowledge of GST and FBT legislation to support accurate transaction processing and financial reporting;
• provide specialist advice on complex financial matters, including reconciliations, system integrations, and process improvements; and
• mentor and support staff to build a high-performing, service-oriented team culture within Financial Operations.

About You

You’re a financial operations professional with a sharp eye for detail and a strong understanding of transactional finance in a large, complex organisation. You bring a calm, methodical approach to high-volume environments, and your expertise in GST, FBT, and compliance ensures that nothing slips through the cracks.

You have excellent organisational skills, thrive under pressure, and take pride in accurate, reliable outcomes. A natural collaborator, you’re comfortable mentoring colleagues, liaising with stakeholders, and working across systems to deliver results that support broader strategic goals.

You Will Possess:

• a relevant degree and significant experience in accounts payable and receivable within a large, complex organisation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• strong knowledge and hands-on experience in financial operations, including the ability to review, implement, and improve accounts payable and receivable processes;
• in-depth understanding of GST and FBT taxation legislation, with the ability to interpret and apply compliance requirements accurately;
• exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy;
• proficiency in financial systems and software, including Technology One CiA, Xetta, and advanced Microsoft Excel; and
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and deliver high-quality client service.

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 - 493539 - Senior Financial Services Officer

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 the Careers at UniSC website.

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

Applications for this position close midnight, Friday 8 August 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.

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:

Jean Ahn
Senior Operations Accountant – Financial Services
Telephone: 07 5459 4489
Email: jahn@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. According to the 2023-24 Good Universities Guide we are Australia's highest rated public university for postgraduate teaching quality, skills development and student support and Australia's number one public university for overall postgraduate student experience. 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. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

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.
• private health.