Senior Coordinator, Finance

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing role.
• HEW 8 $123,554 - $141,459 + 17% Superannuation

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Deakin Residential Services (DRS) currently manages roughly 3000 student beds across multiple campuses and  provides innovative and outstanding accommodation for students, staff, school groups, and families at Deakin's Burwood, Waterfront, Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool campuses; our role within the university is to promote the delivery of a positive student experience.

The Senior Coordinator, Finance will work within the central support team for DRS and is responsible for delivering high-level financial coordination, expert advice, and operational support across a complex and growing portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role would be suitable for someone adaptable and collaborative as it combines analytical, operational, and leadership responsibilities. As a Senior Coordinator, you will:

• High level analytical support, including forecasting and budgets
• Undertake operational finance tasks as required
• Analyse complex issues and negotiate effective solutions with stakeholders
• Lead initiatives and drive improvement in processes and practices
• Evaluate progress and adjust plans to achieve outcomes

• Postgraduate qualifications or extensive relevant experience and management expertise; or equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training
• Experience leading programs or functions that drive improvement
• Demonstrated high-level financial and analytical skills, including experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial governance
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop staff, and contribute to a positive team culture
• Demonstrated experience improving financial systems, processes, and workflows, with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and accuracy

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Gunilla Andersson (Head of Department, Finance) on g.andersson@deakin.edu.au 

Position Description:  Senior Coordinator, Finance_

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 29 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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