Finance and Business Services
Full-time (100%), continuing position
Base salary will be in the range $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% super (HEW Level 7)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
We are seeking an experienced and organised Financial Services Coordinator to lead the Financial Services Team and support financial operations that enable change. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Transactional Services, you will deliver a range of financial services and oversee UQ’s payable transaction systems, interfaces and processes with a high level of autonomy.
You will lead the delivery of end-to-end accounts payable and transactional finance services across the EAIT, HASS and BEL portfolios, while building strong stakeholder relationships to ensure high-quality, timely and accurate service delivery.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading and coordinating the delivery of high-quality financial transaction services, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business needs.
Overseeing accounts payable processes including invoice processing, exception management, and domestic and international payments.
Driving the development, standardisation, and continuous improvement of processes, systems, and service delivery frameworks.
Building trusted partnerships with stakeholders while ensuring strong governance, compliance, and financial integrity across all transactions.
You are a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for service excellence and continuous improvement. You bring strong leadership capability and thrive in environments where collaboration and accountability drive success.
Our ideal candidate:
Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or a related field, with extensive experience in financial transactions processing or shared services, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience.
Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Accounts Payable ERP systems such as UniFi or Oracle, managing end-to-end AP processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply sound judgement within established policy frameworks.
Demonstrated experience leading and supervising teams, including workload allocation, performance management, coaching, and ensuring service level agreements are met.
Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor and service partner to stakeholders.
Experience working within complex organisational or policy environments, delivering professional advisory and service outcomes.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining data integrity and high standards of financial governance.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 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, and salary packaging.
UQ continues to lead conversations on the future of work and productivity. A recent article highlights how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are shaping workforce capability and operational efficiency, reinforcing the importance of adaptable, forward-thinking professionals in roles like this.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Holly Auchter - h.auchter@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. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications & criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
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 Monday 27 July 2026, at 11.00pm AEST (R-67154). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for beginning of August.
