Full-time, permanent position
Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% super (HEW Level 6)
This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only
Based at our St Lucia campus
The Assistant, Finance Partner plays an important role in providing professional financial advice and project accounting support to senior project leaders and client business units across the University. Working within a collaborative finance environment, the role supports effective financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for operational and grant-funded projects while ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and funding requirements.
Key responsibilities will include:
Provide professional project accounting advice and financial support to Project Managers, Grant Holders, Chief Investigators, and other stakeholders to support the effective management and utilisation of project and grant funding.
Support budgeting, forecasting, expenditure reporting, variance analysis, and financial planning activities, ensuring compliance with relevant funding rules, policies, and procedures.
Review, process, and monitor financial transactions to ensure operational accounting activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established controls and service standards.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across client business units, acting as a trusted financial partner and delivering high-quality financial advice and support.
For further information, please click here to view the information booklet
The University of Queensland considers that the filling of this position is intended to constitute a special / equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) and section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
You will be a collaborative and detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical capability and a customer-focused mindset. You enjoy partnering with stakeholders to provide practical financial advice, support effective project delivery, and contribute to sound financial management within a complex organisational environment.
Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and professional training.
Experience providing accounting, project accounting, management accounting, or financial advisory services within a complex organisational environment.
Ability to apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance management, and the interpretation of policy or funding requirements.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, providing trusted financial advice and support to achieve positive outcomes.
Experience supporting financial planning, expenditure reporting, and financial management activities across operational and/or project-based environments.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, work to deadlines, and deliver accurate outcomes within agreed service standards.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Progress towards or membership of a professional accounting body such as CPA or CA would be highly regarded.
As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside bright minds from around the world, united by a shared commitment to creating a better world. Excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and staff are supported through a wide range of benefits, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% superannuation, 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, salary packaging, and cultural leave.
UQ is committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ learning, discovery and engagement, and to playing a leading role in reconciliation in Australia. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy, we work in partnership with communities to embed reconciliation across our operations. You will be supported to connect with vibrant staff networks, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network, and your cultural identity will be respected, valued and embraced.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Elma Spooner, Finance Manager at e.spoonermarurai@uq.edu.au For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
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. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-64759).
