Finance Business Partner (Research)

The role

• Full Time Fixed Term (12 months)
• Level 7 - $101421 to $110819 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga (All campus locations considered for the right candidate)

Are you passionate about turning numbers into insights that drive strategic decisions As a Finance Business Partner youll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial health of our University. Working within the Business Services Team youll provide expert financial analysis reporting and advice to empower Faculties Portfolios and Divisions to make informed compliant and future-focused decisions.

In this role youll 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.

The successful candidate will be based at Wagga Wagga working closely with researchers to make a meaningful impact. Youll collaborate with teams across multiple campuses and have access to our hybrid work model balancing on-site engagement with work-from-home options.

About you

Youre 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

About us

Learn more about the Division of Finance here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online and upload a copy of your CV. You will be asked to respond to three (3) targeted questions.

1. Describe a time when you provided strategic financial advice that influenced a business unit or organisations direction. How did your analysis forecasting or risk assessment contribute to improved outcomes
2. Provide an example of how you have worked as part team building strong relationships with non-financial stakeholders. How did you ensure collaboration clear communication and accountability
3. Tell us about a process system or reporting improvement you implemented within a finance function. What was the need what actions did you take and what measurable impact did it deliver

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Recruitment specific enquiries: Tyesha Schein Talent Acquisition Consultant

Job specific enquiries: Garth Schultz Manager Finance Liaison

Closing Date: 11pm 2 June 2026