Position Number: 0065887
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years
Department: Chief Financial Officer Group
Salary: UoM 7 - $109,093 - $118,091 p.a. plus 17% super
- Influence strategic financial decisions / Support world-class public health research / Collaborate with global health organisations
- Apply now to lead financial planning and analysis for cutting-edge microbiology and public health initiatives
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and apart of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) Office,, you'll play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence across prestigious research units supporting the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. You'll have the opportunity to support groundbreaking public health initiatives, collaborating with world-renowned scientists and global health organisations. Your financial expertise will directly contribute to advancing microbiology research and improving public health outcomes. Additionally, the role involves overseeing all financial aspects of the projects and collaborating with leadership to implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and service delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Strategic Financial Planning: Manage annual budgeting processes, develop financial models, and create multi-year projections to support organisational goals.
- Deliver Insightful Financial Analysis: Monitor project finances, prepare regular reports, and provide critical insights to support decision-making across multiple research units.
- Drive Business Development: Contribute financial expertise to business cases and funding proposals, identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency.
- Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with scientific and administrative teams to improve financial understanding and support effective resource planning.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a skilled finance professional with a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance stakeholders in a dynamic research environment.
You may also:
- Hold a tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Have demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis within complex organisations.
- Possess advanced skills in financial data analysis and reporting.
- Be familiar with grant funding or project-based financial reporting.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage large, complex budgets and work to tight deadlines.
- Be knowledgeable about accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Have experience in stakeholder management and engagement.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities. RIC is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission working closely with our academics, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding agencies and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact. RIC operates University-wide across all ten Academic Divisions and Chancellery.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
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 a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
