Overview
Join to apply for the Senior Research Finance Advisor role at University of Melbourne.
Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term
Department: Chief Operating Officer Portfolio; Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 7 - $109,093 - $118,091 p.a. plus 17% super
* Manage complex research funding, advise senior academics, drive process improvements
* Apply now to become a trusted financial advisor for ground-breaking research projects
* Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
Your next career opportunity
As a Senior Research Finance Advisor, you'll have the opportunity to manage a portfolio of complex funding programs and serve as the primary financial contact for Chief Investigators. You'll support leading academics in managing financial resources and navigating intricate funding rules. Your role will involve implementing process improvements and system changes to enhance efficiency and customer service in research finance.
Your responsibilities
* Manage Complex Research Funding: Oversee financial aspects of various projects within your portfolio, supporting academics in budget development and management.
* Provide Strategic Financial Advice: Maintain key relationships with senior Faculty stakeholders, offering expert guidance on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
* Drive Process Improvements: Contribute to mapping, reviewing, and reengineering processes to maximise the impact of finance-related support to the academy.
* Mentor and Develop Team: Train, mentor, and potentially supervise junior staff, fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement.
You may be a great fit if
You are an experienced finance professional with excellent communication skills, strong financial acumen, and the ability to manage complex funding arrangements while providing strategic advice to senior academics.
Required and preferred qualifications
* Relevant tertiary degree in a business-related discipline with significant on-the-job experience.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
* Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in evolving work environments.
* Experience in process mapping, review, and reengineering.
* Strong relationship management skills, especially with senior stakeholders.
What we offer
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
* Progressive leave provisions to support work-life balance
* Salary packaging and access to discounted services including health insurance
* Health and well-being services including Employee Assistance Program
Additional information
Join Us and unlock your career potential. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team for support. Reasonable adjustments during recruitment are available; contact hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au for assistance.
Application process
Please apply with the following documents: Resume and Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience. You are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description unless you choose to provide them.
Applications close
7 October 2025 - 12:01AM (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: Senior Research Finance Advisor.pdf
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