• 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 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)

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. 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% 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.

Interested?  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jurgens Liebenberg, Finance Manager at [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 summarizing how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.

Other Information  

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration, 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.  

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 Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-63985).