- Financial Services, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
- Level 5, plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, temporary opportunity for up to 6 months

The Opportunity

An internal opportunity is available as a Financial Services Officer for a period of up to six months. This role provides high-quality financial advice and operational support to stakeholders across the University while contributing to a range of core financial functions.

Working within a collaborative team environment, you will support the delivery of research team related accounts payable and accounts receivable, while ensuring compliance with University policies, legislative requirements and financial governance frameworks. The role also provides opportunities to contribute to process improvement initiatives and enhance service delivery across the University.

You will

- provide accurate and timely financial advice and support to University stakeholders;
- undertake financial processing and reconciliation activities across a range of financial functions;
- support administration of research project records and accounts, ensuring data accuracy and adherence to project requirements.
- support compliance with financial policies, procedures and statutory requirements;
- contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and service delivery; and
- provide training and support to stakeholders on financial processes and systems.

About you

You are a customer-focused finance qualified who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver practical solutions and high-quality service. You have strong attention to detail, can manage competing priorities, and build effective working relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.

You will possess:

- a diploma qualification in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education,



training and experience in financial operations
- experience using financial management systems and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities
- strong verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to customer service
- knowledge of financial operations, including reconciliations and compliance activities
- the ability to analyse and improve financial or administrative processes
- demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 1 November 2026

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

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Sharon Hodgins
Finance Manager
Email: [email protected]

Position description: 494927 Financial Services Officer.pdf

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📌 Financial Services Officer (Internal only) (Sunshine)
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