Program Manager, Financial Management Transformation

Program Manager, Financial Management Transformation

• 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
• 1 Moreton Parade, UniSC Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia, 4502
• Financial Services
• L10 $148,551 +17% super
• Professional
• Full-Time
• Financial Services, Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay Campus
• Level 10, $148,551 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term until April 2027

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Program Manager, Financial Management Transformation to lead a University-wide initiative that will reshape how financial management is delivered at UniSC. This is a hands-on role, suited to someone with strong financial management expertise who can translate strategy into practical, effective solutions. You will lead the design and delivery of improved financial frameworks, systems, and processes, strengthening budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and resource allocation across the University. This role is your chance to work collaboratively across the University and with external partners, guiding change, managing risk, and ensuring measurable outcomes that boost financial capability and resilience. You will champion continuous improvement, foster an inclusive and safe workplace, and ensure that program outputs not only meet high standards but also support long-term growth and impact.

You will

• lead a high-impact, university-wide financial management transformation program, delivering meaningful improvements to decision-making, governance and sustainability;
• apply deep financial management expertise to redesign and embed frameworks across budgeting, forecasting, reporting and resource allocation;
• drive organisation-wide change by building financial capability, influencing senior stakeholders, and embedding a culture of accountability and insight; and
• oversee program planning, delivery, risk and performance, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within scope and aligned to strategic priorities

About you

Our ideal candidate brings strong, applied financial management experience and enjoys working at both a strategic and operational level. You’re confident guiding the end-to-end delivery of a University-wide financial transformation, shaping frameworks, systems, and processes that support smarter decision-making and long-term sustainability. You bring a collaborative, inclusive approach to stakeholder engagement, building strong relationships across the University and beyond, while guiding teams through change and boosting financial capability. You’ve likely led or contributed to finance transformation initiatives and understand what good financial management looks like in practice. You’re confident working with budgeting, forecasting, and financial data, and can translate this into meaningful insights and improvements.

You will possess:

• Strong, hands-on financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis
• Experience leading complex finance-related projects, guiding cross-functional teams, managing timelines and resources, and delivering outcomes across multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity in enterprise systems, ERP platforms, and advanced Excel.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities, including overseeing workflows, improving processes, and balancing competing priorities under pressure.
• Excellent project and operational coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives while building collaborative relationships across the University and with external partners.
• A track record of identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency, performance, and compliance.
• Well-developed risk, issue, and change management skills, navigating complex environments to achieve program and organisational success.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, able to convey complex ideas clearly, influence stakeholders, and engage effectively at all levels.

Desirable

• Membership with the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants or equivalent.
• Project management certification, such as PRINCE2 or PMP.
• Experience in the higher education sector and understanding of accountability and reporting requirements.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

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 unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description: 494312_position description.pdf

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 unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 26 April 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

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

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

Jodi Marchant

Interim Director Financial Services

Phone: 07 5409 8663

Email: jmarchant@usc.edu.au

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Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.