Vacancies

Financial Accountant (Reporting)

• Attractive salary and benefits including 17% superannuation
• Enjoy a 35-hour work week & hybrid arrangements: 3 days onsite, 2 days offsite
• Access wellbeing programs and salary‑packaging benefits

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level 8 - $113,948 to $128,980 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange or Wagga Wagga

About you 

• Qualified CA or CPA with experience in financial reporting within a complex organisation
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, compliance and governance requirements
• Proven ability to analyse issues and provide sound technical accounting advice
• Skilled in using financial systems and data to deliver accurate reporting outcomes
• Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to meet deadlines and drive improvements

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

The Division of Finance is responsible for the provision of financial services to the University. The Division’s goal is to provide timely, flexible and responsive financial information to facilitate efficient and effective management throughout the University.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply  

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information  

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Leah Earle | Associate Director, Financial Accounting (Reporting and Assets) | learle@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 16 August 2026 

Advertised: 29 Jul 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Aug 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time