Finance Officer
- The University of Queensland
- Australia, QLD
- Jun 3, 2026
Job Description:
Finance and Business Services
Full-time (100%), continuing position
Base salary will be in the range $77,545 - $ $82,218 + 17% super (HEW Level 4)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join the University of Queensland. Reporting to the Financial Services Coordinator, you will contribute to a collaborative and service-focused team environment, delivering accurate, timely and efficient financial transaction processing. Your work will directly support operational excellence and enable effective financial management across the University, contributing to UQ’s broader mission of creating positive impact through teaching, research and professional services.
Key responsibilities will include:
Delivering accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, invoicing, debtor and credit management, journal entries, and asset transactions in line with University policy and procedures
Ensuring the accuracy and validity of chart string data, supporting the chart of accounts and enabling effective budgeting, forecasting and reporting
Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, providing high-quality finance services and escalating complex or sensitive issues where required
Supporting governance, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen financial operations and service delivery
About You
You are a motivated and detail-focused finance professional who thrives in a structured, service-driven environment. You bring a proactive and collaborative approach, ensuring the delivery of accurate and compliant financial outcomes while contributing positively to a high-performing team.
You will demonstrate:
Diploma qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or a related field, with relevant experience in transaction processing or shared services, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Demonstrated ability to process a broad range of financial transactions including accounts payable, invoicing, debtor and credit management, and journal entries
Sound knowledge of financial systems, policies and procedures, with the ability to apply these to deliver accurate, compliant and timely outcomes
Experience working with enterprise systems and technology platforms across multiple modules to manage diverse financial data sets
Proven ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders, ensuring service delivery meets client needs
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet agreed service standards and timeframes
Experience working within service delivery functions in complex stakeholder and policy environments
About UQ
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.
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 experience, you will contribute to meaningful outcomes that have a lasting impact on our communities.
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% annual 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 grow and support its community, recently releasing more than 4,000 new student offers in a major admissions round, reflecting the University’s ongoing commitment to expanding access and supporting the next generation of learners. Read more: UQ releases 4,280 new student offers
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kay Hodge, Financial Services Coordinator - [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, 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 [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65579). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for mid - late June.
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Job Description:
Finance and Business Services
Full-time (100%), continuing position
Base salary will be in the range $77,545 - $ $82,218 + 17% super (HEW Level 4)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join the University of Queensland. Reporting to the Financial Services Coordinator, you will contribute to a collaborative and service-focused team environment, delivering accurate, timely and efficient financial transaction processing. Your work will directly support operational excellence and enable effective financial management across the University, contributing to UQ’s broader mission of creating positive impact through teaching, research and professional services.
Key responsibilities will include:
Delivering accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, invoicing, debtor and credit management, journal entries, and asset transactions in line with University policy and procedures
Ensuring the accuracy and validity of chart string data, supporting the chart of accounts and enabling effective budgeting, forecasting and reporting
Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, providing high-quality finance services and escalating complex or sensitive issues where required
Supporting governance, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen financial operations and service delivery
About You
You are a motivated and detail-focused finance professional who thrives in a structured, service-driven environment. You bring a proactive and collaborative approach, ensuring the delivery of accurate and compliant financial outcomes while contributing positively to a high-performing team.
You will demonstrate:
Diploma qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or a related field, with relevant experience in transaction processing or shared services, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Demonstrated ability to process a broad range of financial transactions including accounts payable, invoicing, debtor and credit management, and journal entries
Sound knowledge of financial systems, policies and procedures, with the ability to apply these to deliver accurate, compliant and timely outcomes
Experience working with enterprise systems and technology platforms across multiple modules to manage diverse financial data sets
Proven ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders, ensuring service delivery meets client needs
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet agreed service standards and timeframes
Experience working within service delivery functions in complex stakeholder and policy environments
About UQ
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.
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 experience, you will contribute to meaningful outcomes that have a lasting impact on our communities.
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% annual 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 grow and support its community, recently releasing more than 4,000 new student offers in a major admissions round, reflecting the University’s ongoing commitment to expanding access and supporting the next generation of learners. Read more: UQ releases 4,280 new student offers
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kay Hodge, Financial Services Coordinator - [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, 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 [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65579). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for mid - late June.
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