Finance Support Services Supervisor 

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level 6 $100,354 - $107.054 (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:

As the Finance Support Services Supervisor, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality financial processes and accounting activities that underpin the day-to-day operations of UNSW’s Faculties and Divisions.

Leading a team of Finance Services Support Officers, you’ll ensure that finance operations and transactions are accurate, efficient, and aligned with best practices.

Your expertise will guide stakeholders through complex financial processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain compliance with financial frameworks and policies.

 By fostering collaboration across the Finance team and providing exceptional customer service, you’ll contribute to the integrity and effectiveness of UNSW’s financial management, supporting the university’s strategic objectives and operational excellence.

Who You Are:

You bring a strong foundation in financial management, with tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and professional experience, complemented by progress towards a CA or CPA qualification (desirable). Your expertise includes interpreting financial policies, applying controls, and effectively communicating complex financial information.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including financial modelling and analysis, and experienced with enterprise financial systems such as PeopleSoft, you have a proven track record in leveraging technology to achieve results.

As a capable leader, you excel at mentoring, developing, and motivating teams to deliver value to stakeholders while maintaining exceptional customer service.

Your attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage competing deadlines ensure high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.

With refined communication and interpersonal skills, you collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, consistently meeting expectations and driving operational excellence.

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 and a cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills and experience bullet points in the job description) by 11.55pm 25th May 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.