Technical Analyst, Finance Systems and Reporting

Ballarat - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Contribute to the provision of systems reporting and data analysis services

Finance Mt Helen Campus
Full-time continuing appointment
HEW 7 - $100779 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 08/02/2026

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support social equity skills and employment we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning skills and research locally regionally and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat Berwick Gippsland and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

As part of our Finance Systems and Reporting Team you will contribute to the provision of systems reporting and data analysis services across the division for all sections to support informed decision-making .

You will:

Lead process and system change initiatives that increase value and efficiency of Finance systems & reporting service delivery functions and support a university-wide culture of continuous improvements.
Contribute to the business configuration of the Student Finance module of Campus Solutions Studylink and Finance and related systems.
Contribute to Commonwealth and State statutory student load reporting including the validation and reporting of student load data relating to Higher Education VET and any contractual obligations in an accurate and timely manner.
Develop reports based on available data from core Student and Finance systems aligned to reporting requirements identifying opportunities for automation where possible.
Develop queries and prepare reports for diagnostic investigation and analytics.
Provide analytical support for key projects reviewing data from core systems and identifying best practice methods to analyse data and provide insights to senior leaders.

About you

You will have a demonstrated ability to extract analyse and report data from large-scale ERP systems to support operational financial and strategic decision making.

You will possess:

A degree in Information Technology or a related discipline with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training .
Advanced computer literacy skills particularly in the use of spreadsheets and databases.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise tasks to ensure that deadlines are met whilst demonstrating accuracy and strong attention to detail.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday 8 February 2026

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

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Contribute to the provision of systems reporting and data analysis services Finance Mt Helen CampusFull-time continuing appointment HEW 7 - $100779 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 08/02/2026Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (G...