SSAF & Funding Programs Lead — Fixed-Term

University of Canberra; Bruce; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

On campus Gym

Medical services

Cafes

Post office

Supermarket access

Childcare facilities

Professional Development offerings

Diverse and inclusive culture

Employee Assistance Program

Private Health Plan (Bupa)

Job summary

The SSAF and Funding Programs Coordinator at the University of Canberra in Bruce leads the coordination and administration of the SSAF program and supports other funding and grant programs managed by Planning & Assurance.

The role involves partnering with Finance, Governance and senior leaders to ensure funding activities are transparent, compliant and auditable, with an eye to implementing a future student-led SSAF allocation model.

Qualifications

• Experience managing financial information, budgets, acquittals, funding records or related administrative processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and competing stakeholder requirements.
• Experience preparing reports, briefing papers, correspondence and administrative documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to governance, compliance and record-keeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual SSAF funding cycle, including consultation, application processes, allocations, acquittals and reporting.
• Support the implementation and ongoing administration of the University's student-led SSAF allocation arrangements.
• Work closely with Finance to support revenue forecasting, funding allocation planning and ongoing monitoring.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting systems to support transparency, audit readiness and governance obligations.
• Assist with administration of other internal or external funding programs, grants or strategic funding sources.

Skills

Financial management

Organisational skills

Report writing

Communication

Governance & compliance

Job description

The SSAF and Funding Programs Coordinator at the University of Canberra in Bruce leads the coordination and administration of the SSAF program and supports other funding and grant programs managed by Planning & Assurance.

The role involves partnering with Finance, Governance and senior leaders to ensure funding activities are transparent, compliant and auditable, with an eye to implementing a future student-led SSAF allocation model.