"Senior Officer, Student Finance"

locations

Ballarat, Victoria

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 12 Days Ago

time left to apply

End Date: March 2, 2026 (3 days left to apply)

job requisition id

JR101177

Coordinate operational activities, ensuring the delivery of efficient, effective and quality services.

Finance – Mt Helen Campus

Full-time, fixed-term appointment until May 2027

HEW 6 - $91,516 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 01/03/2026

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

As part of the dynamic and fast paced Student Finance team you will require in depth knowledge of the full student lifecycle for both Higher Education and TAFE student cohorts. You will be responsible for a broad range of functions including the charging, invoicing, collection and reconciliation of all domestic and international student fees in accordance with Government and University policies, accrual timelines and contractual obligations.

You will:

coordinate operational priorities and workflows within the Student Finance team;

ensure quality customer service delivery;

oversee the administration of agent commission payable for international student enrolments;

be responsible for the reconciliation, invoicing and collection of off-shore partner provider student fees in line with contractual obligations; and

coordinate tuition fee scholarships and fee waivers.

About you

Reporting to Senior Manager, Student Finance, you will be responsible for providing operational supervision, coaching, and training to Student Finance staff. You will have demonstrated expertise and experience in Higher Education and TAFE Student Finance functions, processes, policies and procedures including the application of continuous improvement strategies to ensure efficient and effective operations.

You will possess demonstrated:

ability to plan, organise and deliver tasks with multiple competing priorities;

ability to supervise, support and develop staff to achieve objectives;

interpersonal, team building and strong written and verbal communication skills; and

customer focus with an ability to relate to a diverse range of stakeholders in a cross-cultural setting.

All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 1 March 2026.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 and Thursday, 12 March 2026.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

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