Chief Financial Officer

St Lucia Campus, AUFull-time2026-11-02 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead a finance function of ~275 people, drive financial transformation, and act as a strategic adviser to shape the University's future decisions and sustainability.

Role type

Principal, strategy & mentorship

Builds

A high-performing finance function and improved decision-making frameworks

Domain

Higher education / Public sector finance

Required skills

Strategic financial planning, finance transformation, operating model improvement, executive leadership, stakeholder influence, capital investment oversight, business partnering, team development, commercial acumen, financial reporting

Preferred skills

Higher education experience, technology enablement in finance

Technologies

ERP systems, financial planning & analysis tools, data analytics platforms

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leadership to shape financial strategy and investment priorities; Transform management reporting and forecasting for better insights; Lead the modernization of the finance operating model and systems; Inspire and develop a large finance team; Provide strategic oversight of the balance sheet and capital portfolios; Build a finance function recognized as a valued adviser across the University.

About uq

As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside bright minds from around the world, united by a shared commitment to creating a better world. Excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and staff are supported through a wide range of benefits, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging, and cultural leave.