- Finance Professional Services - Central
- Full time (100%), Continuing position
- Base salary will be in the range $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
- Based at our St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
We are looking for a driven and inquisitive Finance Partner to play a key role in supporting the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) portfolio. As part of a collaborative and purpose-led finance advisory team, you will sit at the heart of the University’s decision-making, partnering closely with senior leaders to provide strategic financial insights that enable meaningful outcomes. This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, inclusive environment where curiosity, innovation and collaboration are valued.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing trusted financial advice to leaders and chief investigators to support cost management and optimal utilisation of funding.
- Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and managing escalation of complex financial matters.
- Applying financial processes, governance frameworks and policy controls to ensure compliance with University and external requirements.
- Facilitating collaboration between finance advisory and transaction services teams to enhance service delivery and performance.
About You
You are a collaborative and solutions-focused finance professional who thrives in complex environments and is motivated by influencing strategic outcomes through insightful analysis and trusted advice.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or a related field, or an equivalent combination of extensive training and professional experience.
- Strong financial accounting, analysis and reporting capability, including experience delivering project-based accounting services.
- Experience working in financial advisory or service delivery functions within complex stakeholder and policy environments.
- Proven ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with diverse stakeholders and clients.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategically aligned financial advice and partner with stakeholders to deliver results.
- Progress towards or membership of a professional accounting body (CPA, CA or equivalent).
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Timothy Robinson at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (R-65906) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration, criminal history checks and other relevant checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.
Applications close Sunday 5th July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65906).
Skills Required
- Degree in accounting, business, commerce or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience.
- Strong financial accounting, analysis and reporting capability, including project-based accounting services.
- Experience in financial advisory or service delivery within complex stakeholder and policy environments.
- Proven ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with diverse stakeholders and clients.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence and drive outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategically aligned financial advice and partner with stakeholders to deliver results.
- Progress towards or membership of a professional accounting body (CPA, CA or equivalent).
- Unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of appointment (employer-sponsored work rights not available).
What We Do
The University of Queensland is a prestigious educational institution known for its world-class research facilities and comprehensive educational programs across multiple disciplines.
