HDR Finance and Reporting Coordinator

About us:

University of Canberra's vision is that "Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places." UC is engrained in the local community and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra has been ranked in the top 7 universities in the world for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2024).

About the role:

At the University of Canberra, our Graduate Research School (GRS) supports a thriving community of researcher candidates shaping innovation across disciplines. We are seeking an HDR Finance and Reporting Coordinator to provide expert financial and data analysis support that underpins the integrity and sustainability of our higher degree by research programs.

In this pivotal role, you will lead the financial administration of HDR scholarships, manage complex reconciliations and acquittals, and ensure compliance with government and university policy. You will also play a key role in delivering data-driven insights, advanced modelling, and strategic reporting that inform decision-making and planning across the University.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead financial administration and reconciliations for HDR scholarships.
• Manage scholarship acquittals, ensuring compliance, timely reimbursements, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Provide strategic financial insights, forecasting, and modelling to support budgeting and planning.
• Collaborate with teams to monitor budgets, identify risks, and implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain accurate financial reporting systems and dashboards.

About you:

• Proficient in Excel, Power Query, and data modelling.
• Comfortable working with data from multiple systems and ensuring data integrity.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and reprioritise in response to changing demands.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused mindset with strong communication skills.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting abilities with attention to detail.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements and Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

University of Canberra is a values based organisation and sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility:

Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.

How to apply:

Please apply with you CV and a 1-page cover letter. Please ensure you take the time to align your application with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

For job specific information: Please contact Benita Beer, Manager, Graduate Research School,

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on or email If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 16 November 2025