Position Number: 0065794
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department/School: Finance; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary: UoM 9 - $139,693 - $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
- Strategic financial leadership / Drive organisational performance / Mentor high-performing teams.
- Apply now to shape financial strategy and empower decision-making at the highest levels of university leadership.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
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Your next career opportunity
As the Senior Finance Business Partner at the University of Melbourne, you'll lead a team of finance professionals, providing crucial financial advice to Chancellery Portfolios. You'll partner with senior leaders to drive strategic and operational financial performance, offering insights that inform critical decisions. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact, mentoring a high-performing team while working closely with university executives to shape financial strategy and improve business practices.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Leadership: Guide and mentor a team of Finance Business Partners and Management Accountants, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Executive Partnering: Develop strong relationships with Portfolio leaders, providing consolidated financial advice and supporting decision-making.
- Financial Analysis and Reporting: Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, delivering insightful commentary on financial performance.
- Process Improvement: Drive innovations in management systems and methodologies to enhance financial practices across the university.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a strategic financial leader with a proven track record of partnering with senior executives, possessing excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
You may also:
- Hold a tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce and be CPA/CA qualified.
- Have extensive experience in coordinating complex forecasts, budgets, and workforce plans.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, adept at influencing senior management.
- Show a track record of improving business practices and leveraging data for actionable insights.
- Possess strong organisational and time management skills, thriving in a dynamic environment.
- Embody CFOG values, displaying service excellence and collaborative leadership.
- Have experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
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 – Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) Portfolio enables quality outcomes for students, staff and partners by delivering University-wide services and operational support to meet the organisation's evolving needs and strategic goals. The portfolio also works in partnership with teams across the University to drive innovation, transformation and improved performance, within and across functions. It is responsible for functions relating to the University’s finances, property, technology, legal and risk management, student and academic support, research and innovation services, operational performance, business services and sustainability.
The COO Portfolio is comprised of seven sub-portfolios:
- Business Services
- Chief Finance Officer Group
- Legal and Risk
- Office of the COO
- Operational Performance Group
- Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
- Student and Scholarly Services
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
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria 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 Ethan Khamly 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
