• Financial Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Casual appointment
• Level 9 ($91.66 per hour) plus 12% employer superannuation

The Opportunity

The casual Senior Management Accountant will provide short‑term senior financial and analytical support, reporting, and business process documentation. The role is hands‑on and delivery‑focused, supporting the Finance Manager with delivery of key financial activities.

Areas of focus

• Month-End Close Process Documentation
  • Establish clear, repeatable steps that make the month-end close smoother for all stakeholders involved.
• Finance Business Partner Process Documentation
  • Build and document the processes required of a Finance Business Partner, including clear repeatable work instructions.
• Budget and Reforecast Guidelines
  • Document budget and reforecast guidelines, including timetables and requirements.
• Monthly Management Reporting
  • Strengthen monthly management reporting and deliver reliable insights that help leaders make sound decisions.
• Change Management
  • Develop a plan for managing changes arising from the implementation of new or revised finance processes, work instructions, guidelines, and reporting practices.
• Research and Special Purpose Account Management
  • To review and improve the way Research and Special Purpose accounts are tracked, reported, and managed, particularly in relation to project spend.

About you

Our ideal candidate is someone who can:

• take structured, detail‑driven approach to designing and embedding financial processes, ensuring consistency, clarity and accountability.
• demonstrate strong analytical and reporting capability, producing accurate, timely outputs across budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• uphold high standards of financial integrity, with the ability to verify data quality, apply relevant accounting principles, and confidently reconcile complex project accounts.
• collaborate effectively with finance stakeholders, communicating clearly and proactively to support key financial activities and outcomes.

You will possess:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business or Commerce.
• Extensive experience across computerised financial and accounting administration in a medium to large organisation.
• High-level computing skills, including the use of sophisticated financial systems
• Strong knowledge of financial operations, systems and funding environments, ideally within higher education.
• CPA or CA qualifications or in the process of gaining these qualifications are highly desirable.

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.

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, Wednesday 25 March 2026

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, noting your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified Selection Criteria as outlined within the advertisement.

We will be reviewing applications and contacting suitable candidates throughout the duration of this advertisement. We strongly encourage you to submit your interest as soon as possible.

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

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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 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence 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.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.