- Full-Time
- Fixed term until 16/4/27
- Bundoora Campus
- HEO6 Classification Base salary from $93,874 + 17% superannuation
About the position
This position supports the University's financial performance by providing timely financial reporting, advising stakeholders, and analysing data. Key responsibilities include preparing management reports, handling journals, general ledger reconciliations, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting for specific departments. The role emphasizes process improvement and developing innovative solutions to enhance service efficiency. Additionally, it involves setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and mentoring student interns to foster their professional growth.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting or equivalent with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- CA/CPA or currently studying towards.
- the ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures or systems.
- demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows.
- strong communication, customer service, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD - Finance Business Partner - Fixed Term.pdf
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Wednesday 25th February 2026
Position Enquiries: Emanouel Mereos, Finance Manager Bus Partnering & Reporting
Email: E.Mereos@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- A Cover letter outlining your suitablility for the role and
- An up-to-date resume.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future
La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities:
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
