• Financial Services, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 7, $102,512 - $112,061 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Join our team at the University of the Sunshine Coast as a Financial Accountant, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of our financial transactions. Your proactive approach will deliver value-added financial and business services to both internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include contributing to the preparation and delivery of annual Financial Statements, management reporting, asset management, taxation reporting, and investments. Upholding best practices and compliance with professional accounting standards, you will meet the University's statutory reporting requirements. This role is essential for maintaining data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with funding body conditions and relevant legislation, policies, and professional accounting standards.

You will

• support the preparation of UniSC’s annual financial statements, ensuring compliance and clarity;
• coordinate reconciliations and working papers to maintain accurate and reliable financial records; and
• contribute to the development and maintenance of financial systems that enable effective operations.

About you

Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented finance professional who brings both technical expertise and a collaborative mindset. You’re confident working with complex financial data, legislation, and reporting requirements, and you take pride in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant outcomes. You’re also proactive looking for opportunities to improve processes, support system enhancements, and share your knowledge with others. If you're ready to contribute to a high-performing team and help shape financial services that support UniSC’s growth and success, we’d love to hear from you.

You will possess:

• Proven experience in financial and accounting systems within a medium to large organisation, with confidence navigating complex processes.
• A strong understanding of accounting standards, audit requirements, taxation, and reporting—ideally with experience in the higher education sector.
• A track record of improving financial practices, backed by sharp analytical skills and the ability to rethink processes in practical, sustainable ways.
• Confidence in preparing and analysing high-level financial reports, with experience in business analytics, reporting tools, and grant acquittals.
• High digital literacy and ease working across systems like TechnologyOne, Microsoft 365 tools, and databases.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex requirements and prepare accurate, well-written documentation.
• A strong client focus, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build positive relationships across all levels of the University.
• Excellent organisational skills—you’re comfortable managing competing priorities, working independently, and contributing as part of a team.

Desirable:

• CPA Australia membership (or equivalent qualification).
• Experience using business analytics platforms and report-writing tools.

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:  493251_position description.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, Thursday 5 June. 

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:

Frances Marshall
Associate Director, Financial Operations
Telephone: 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.