Finance Graduate x3
- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: 18 Months starting February 2026
- Remuneration: Level 5 $88,717 - $100,386 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
For the first time ever, UNSW Finance is launching its Graduate Program, and we’re looking for three talented UNSW graduates to join us on this exciting new journey.
This is a unique opportunity to kickstart your finance career at one of Australia’s leading universities and play a key role in supporting the financial excellence that drives innovation, research, and education across UNSW.
Over 18 months, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a variety of finance functions, supported by a network of mentors, leaders, and peers who will help you grow your professional skills and confidence. The program is designed to give you a strong foundation in financial management and equip you with the tools to build a long-term career in finance.
You’ll rotate across key UNSW Finance teams, including:
- Finance Business Partnering
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Operational Finance
- Financial Control and Compliance
Throughout your rotations, you’ll gain valuable experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, data analysis, and process improvement, while contributing to real projects that make a difference to the way UNSW manages its resources and achieves its goals.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking passionate, motivated, and curious individuals ready to learn and grow.
To be eligible, you must:
- Have graduated from UNSW within the past three years
- Hold a degree in a relevant discipline - finance, accounting, or a related field is highly desirable
- Be ready to take initiative, work collaboratively, and bring a positive, solutions-focused attitude
You’ll also bring:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- High attention to detail and confidence with data
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial systems
For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
How to Apply: Submit your CV & a succinct one-page cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11:55pm, 10th November 2025
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
