Job Description
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Primary Location (Campus): Brisbane South (Nathan)
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Employment Type: Full Time
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Appointment Type: Fixed Term
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Company Description
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Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
n Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You'llfindwe'reabout leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and howyou'llachieve them.
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Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from allwalks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.
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Job Description
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About theOpportunity
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As a key member of the Finance Senior Leadership Team, this role provides strategic leadership across financial reporting, financial control, treasury, tax, financial assurance, and research accounting functions. Reporting to the CFO, the Head of Financial Control delivers trusted financial advice to senior executives, supports informed decision-making, and ensures strong governance, compliance, and financial stewardship across the University.
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Leading a diverse team, the role is responsible for statutory financial reporting, treasury management, including a significant investment portfolio, and maintaining a robust financial control environment. The position also drives continuous improvement, strengthens financial systems and processes, and fosters a high-performance culture that supports the University's strategic objectives.
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As a critical leadership role, the incumbent plays a key part in safeguarding the University's fraud and corruption control framework, ensuring effective governance, risk management, and financial integrity across the institution.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead and develop high-performing teams across Financial Management, Treasury, Tax, Financial Assurance, and Research Accounting.
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Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture that drives excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Provide strategic leadership,



coaching, and direction while building strong relationships across the University.
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Oversee the University's financial control framework, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, legislation, and internal policies.
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Lead statutory financial reporting, audit management, financial assurance activities, and governance reporting.
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Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the University's financial systems, processes, and reporting.
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Partner with senior executives to provide expert advice on complex financial, accounting, treasury, tax, and commercial matters.
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Lead treasury operations, including investment, cashflow, borrowing, and balance sheet management.
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Manage key external relationships, including auditors, banking and investment partners, and professional advisors.
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Support strategic initiatives and special projects that contribute to the University's long-term success.
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Strengthen financial risk management, fraud prevention, and assurance frameworks across the University.
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Ensure a robust control environment that supports sound decision-making, accountability, and financial sustainability.
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About you
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The occupant of this position will hold relevant tertiary qualifications, preferably at postgraduate level, and substantial relevant work experience.
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Membership of a professional accredited accounting organisation such as CA,or CPA is mandatory.
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Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
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What we can offer
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fixed term prospect for 5 years primarily based Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site university, you may be required to work across other locations.
n Griffith University's sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
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A competitive salary will be negotiated with the preferred candidate.
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Additional Information
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Why join Griffith?
n As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University,we'veworked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
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Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
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Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
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Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
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Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
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Support with future learning opportunities through our educational
staffassistancescheme
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Opportunities for internal mobility
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Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities
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At Griffith,we'recommitted to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and whereveryou'refrom. If yourequireany accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you toparticipatefully in our recruitment experience.
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Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For
moreinformationplease
visit ourEquity, Diversity and Inclusion page. OurUniversityis committed to fostering a safe,respectfuland inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence *****), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University alsomaintainsa strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith'sModern Slavery Policy .

📌 Head Of Financial Control (Queensland)
🏢 Griffith University
📍 Queensland