Finance Graduate

Exciting opportunity to fast track your career as a Finance Graduate within Sydney University's Finance team

Awarded Finance team of the Year by CPA Australia – gain invaluable professional experience from our structured three-year graduate program.

X6 full-time, three-year fixed term positions with a base salary of $83,083.00 plus 17% superannuation

About the University of Sydney

At the University of Sydney, you are part of a community where your individuality is valued. We promote whole-life balance with the ability to grow personally as well as professionally. We work together to educate Australia’s future leaders.

Overview

The University of Sydney has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Graduate within our award-winning Graduate Program. We are inviting bright and enthusiastic final-year University students to apply to join the 2027 Graduate Program Finance Stream. This role is ideal for a graduate with a background in any of accounting, finance, business analytics with the intent of pursuing a professional accounting designation.

This specific graduate stream focuses on developing and deploying financial services skills and solutions with comprehensive on-the-job training which covers financial and management accounting and financial analysis. The program involves rotation over 3 years, and you will be able to work across teams including: Financial Control and Treasury, Corporate Finance, Faculty Finance and Financial Planning, Analytics and Commercial.

Your journey as a Finance Graduate will begin with fully funded training, the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications, as well as mentoring and support throughout. Our graduate program provides the training, education, and support to ensure your continued personal and professional development and success. This includes CA/CPA/MCIPS Program support. You will enjoy reward and recognition through the program and beyond.

About the Graduate Program

The University provides a structured three-year graduate program within our Financial Services unit.

You will gain exposure to complex and diversified tasks within each rotation as well as access to graduate programs aimed at accelerating your career. In this role, you will receive instrumental mentorship from leaders within the university Finance team, opportunity to liaise with external consultants, training opportunities, the chance to learn leading edge technology, and will enjoy a market competitive salary.

Benefits include:

• market competitive salary
• ongoing special training and opportunities
• support toward CA/CPA/MCIPS Program
• networking opportunities with University Executive and Senior Leaders
• social programs that promote a ‘fun at work’ culture and encourages teamwork.

Skills and attributes for success:

• high attention to detail and results-driven work ethic
• a major or masters in accounting is preferred, or relevant accounting experience
• exceptional communication and interpersonal skill
• enthusiastic and collaborative approach
• strong analytical skills - the ability to identify trends, patterns, and insights from data
• logical problem-solving and reasoning ability.

Eligibility to apply:

• final-year students studying relevant degree and major (completing studies by the end of 2026)
• maintained credit average minimum (please provide your transcript in your application)
• relevant working rights for full time employment in Australia.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, academic transcript and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers Recruitment Operations by email to victoria.ford-rogers@sydney.edu.au

Applications Close

Thursday 11 June 2026 11:59 PM