Position Number: 0036873
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)
Salary: UoM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support world-class research / Develop partnerships across the university / Drive continuous improvement
- Apply now to shape the financial future of cutting-edge research projects at a leading university
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As a Research Accountant at the University of Melbourne, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our research community to deliver high-quality outcomes. You'll ensure accurate, compliant, and timely financial accounting and audit services throughout the research project lifecycle. This role offers you the opportunity to develop partnerships with faculty researchers, finance managers, and external funding bodies, while contributing to process improvements that impact the entire university community.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Financial Reporting and Compliance: Prepare accurate financial reports and conduct audit activities for external sponsors, ensuring compliance with funding agreements and university policies.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with University Post Award Finance Staff and Finance Managers, Grants and Contracts, and funding bodies to provide expert financial advice and support.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance financial processes and controls.
- Financial Analysis: Calculate and distribute income, investigate variances, and ensure accurate attribution of funds across research projects.
You will be a great fit if:
You are a detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for supporting research through effective financial management.
You may also:
- Hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline with subsequent experience in financial management.
- Have demonstrated experience in multi-source account reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Be proficient in Excel and have experience with financial management systems.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
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
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
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
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
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan Wadiwala 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 this position please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
