"Assistant, Finance Partner"

Job Description:

• Finance Professional Services (FPS)
• Full time, continuing position
• Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

The Assistant, Finance Partner provides professional project accounting advice and services to senior project leaders across client business units, supporting effective, compliant and transparent financial management of operational and grant-funded projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Grant Holders and Chief Investigators, the role delivers financial analysis, commentary and advice to inform budgeting, forecasting and financial decision-making, while supporting the delivery of high-quality management accounting services under the guidance of senior finance leaders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide project-focused financial advice and analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, expenditure management and grant compliance.
• Apply project accounting tools and processes to monitor expenditure, manage variances and produce accurate financial reporting.
• Review and support the processing of financial transactions, ensuring operational accounting activities are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Develop trusted working relationships with project and business unit leaders, acting as a reliable finance partner throughout the project lifecycle.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a client-facing, advisory role. You will be comfortable supporting multiple stakeholders, applying financial policy in practical ways, and contributing to strong financial governance in a complex organisational environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and professional experience
• Experience providing accounting or financial advisory services in a complex, policy-driven environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and provide clear advice
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, expenditure monitoring and variance analysis
• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance
• The ability to manage priorities effectively while working to agreed timeframes and service standards
• Progress towards or membership of a relevant professional body (CPA, CA or equivalent)

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional checks, and 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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tash Mitchell, Senior Management Accountant at tash.mitchell@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.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.

Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-60584).