Job Description:

• Full-Time, Continuing position
• Campus Independent (can be located at Bundoora or any of our VIC regional campuses) location
• Classification: HEO5 - Base salary from $84,084 + 17% superannuation
• Hybrid work model support

About the position

This position provides a range of finance support and advice to Business Units/Schools in the management of the University's financial obligations to internal and external stakeholders. This position will be working under the supervision of the Finance Business Partner and Reporting Lead.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Completion of a Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting with some relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established procedures with limited supervision and contribute positively to an effective team.
• Experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems, coupled with high level of proficiency working with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

PD - Finance Business Partner and Reporting Analyst.pdf

Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
• Plus, many more, click HERE

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday 5 July 2026

Position Enquiries: Jonathan Bain, Management Accountant, Business Partnering and Reporting

Email: [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Email: [email protected]

Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following documents:

• An up to date resume; and
• 1 page cover letter addressing your suitability with a focus on the Essential Criteria located in the PD; (max 2-3 pages).

Only candidates with Full Working Rights and residing in Australia may apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.