Careers at UniSC

• Financial Services, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 7, $105,843 - $115,703 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment until February 2027

The Opportunity

As Team Leader, Financial Services, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, efficiency and reliability of UniSC’s core operational finance functions. Reporting to the Associate Director, Financial Operations and Control, this role leads accounts payable, accounts receivable and travel services, supporting the University’s governance obligations and long-term sustainability.

You will lead a specialist team delivering high-quality, customer-focused financial services across the University. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you will strengthen systems, policies and processes, improve data integrity, and maximise the use of technology to enhance service delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys balancing operational excellence with people leadership in a complex, values-driven environment.

You will

• lead and develop a high-performing operational finance team delivering accurate, compliant and customer-focused AP, AR and travel services;
• ensure the integrity of financial operations through strong controls, policy oversight, statutory reporting and general ledger reconciliations;
• drive continuous improvement by enhancing systems, processes and the use of technology across transactional finance functions; and
• provide expert advice and training to stakeholders across the University, supporting best practice, compliance and service excellence.

About you

You are a confident and collaborative finance professional with deep expertise in transactional finance operations and a strong grasp of accounting standards and compliance. You bring a calm, solutions-focused approach to complex issues and enjoy leading teams through change and improvement. With strong stakeholder skills, you are comfortable advising across all levels of the organisation and balancing governance with practical outcomes.

You will possess:

• A degree qualification, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education, in a financial operations environment
• Extensive experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and travel functions in a large, complex organisation
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial controls, taxation requirements including GST and FBT, and reporting
• Proven people leadership capability, including performance management and workflow planning
• Experience driving process improvement and implementing new systems, policies or practices
• Advanced capability in financial management systems and MS Office, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong commitment to customer service
• CPA qualification and higher education sector experience are desirable.

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:  494402_Team Leader Financial Services.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 24 May 

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:

Jean Ahn
Senior Operations Accountant
Telephone: 07 5459 4486
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 and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

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 13 fields ranked well above world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings, demonstrating outstanding performance across key disciplines. At UniSC, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational landscape and contribute to shaping the future for generations to come.

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.