Partner with academics to deliver strategic financial insights that enable research success. Directly influence world‑class projects and decisions shaping the future of education and innovation. Enjoy flexibility with a 35‑hour work week and access to hybrid work arrangements.
The role
* Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months)
* Level 7 – $101,421 to $110,819 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
* Location: Wagga Wagga (All campus locations considered for the right candidate)
You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial health of our University. Working within the Business Services Team, you’ll provide expert financial analysis, reporting, and advice to empower Faculties, Portfolios and Divisions to make informed, compliant, and future‑focused decisions.
In this role, you’ll lead initiatives that enhance financial governance, deliver accurate and timely reporting, and support key projects such as cost‑pricing systems and research budgeting. Your expertise will help build financial capability across the University, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
About you
You’re a confident communicator and strategic problem‑solver who thrives in partnership roles. You bring strong management accounting expertise and a passion for enabling research success.
You will have:
* A degree in Accounting or Finance (professional accounting body membership is desirable).
* Experience in project budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
* Background in management accounting or business partnering within complex environments; exposure to government funding or higher education is advantageous.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with academics and researchers.
* Familiarity with business intelligence systems and dashboard reporting.
Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neuro‑divergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents, or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
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