Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; 5-year Fixed-term
Department: Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary: Attractive remuneration Package by negotiation
About the Role
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial sustainability required to realise UoM’s strategic vision. A key member of the Executive team, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the CFO leads a team of approximately 250 across vital functions, including accounting & budgeting, financial services, capital investment, procurement, sustainability, treasury and investments.
With a direct operating budget of $25 million and a project capital budget of over $200 million at any given time, the CFO will champion transformation, foster innovation, and build financial literacy across the University. This role involves proactive engagement with senior leadership and stakeholders, providing strategic financial guidance and ensuring the University can sustain its academic mission and achieve its strategic ambitions. With key upcoming projects, including a finance system replacement and major capital developments such as the new Fisherman’s Bend Campus and Australian Institute of Infectious Diseases facility, this is a multi-dimensional and dynamic role requiring a leader who can thrive in a fast-paced environment that prioritises students at its core.
About You
You are a strategic finance executive with extensive experience in complex, diverse organisations. Holding CA/CPA qualifications, you have a proven track record of driving sustainable growth, fostering innovation, and delivering strategic financial advice aligned with organisational purpose. You are known for your integrity, professionalism, high emotional intelligence, adaptability, and ability to influence across a broad range of stakeholders. You excel in collaborative environments, navigating complexity with ease, and are adept at leading transformational change.
Your strategic agility and commercial acumen are complemented by a deep commitment to good governance and the development of high-performing teams. You bring cross-functional leadership experience and a history of successful finance system implementation projects, making you well-suited to drive UoM’s financial strategy and support its mission to lead on the global stage.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. We aim to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please get in touch with the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through various programs and initiatives will ensure you succeed and flourish at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy, please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
To Apply
The University of Melbourne’s external executive search partner, SHK, will manage this appointment. All applications should be submitted (in Microsoft Word format) directly to SHK. For more information, please contact Andrea Ogden at andrea.ogden@shk.com.au or 0448 008 630 or Tim Morden at tim.morden@shk.com.au. To apply, please follow the link to www.shk.com.au/uom/cfo
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