"Research Finance Partner"

Your next career opportunity:

As a Research Finance Partner, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of complex funding programs and awards, becoming the primary contact for Chief Investigators. You'll play a crucial role in supporting financial resource management and navigating complex funding rules, all while driving process improvements and enhancing customer service. This position offers you the chance to collaborate with leading researchers, optimise financial strategies, and contribute to the success of innovative academic projects.

Role type: Full Time: Continuing
Department: Chief Financial Officer Group; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio.
Salary: UOM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 per annum plus 17% super

• Manage complex funding portfolios / Collaborate with leading researchers / Drive process improvements for enhanced efficiency

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain Key Relationships: Act as a trusted advisor to researchers and senior stakeholders, providing expert budgeting and forecasting support.
• Deliver Financial Support: Partner with researchers to maximise funding opportunities through strategic advice on all funding sources.
• Supervise and Mentor Staff: Train, mentor, and potentially supervise up to three junior staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive Process Improvements: Map, review, and reengineer processes to enhance finance-related support delivery across faculties.

You may be a great fit if:

You will bring a strong background in finance, exceptional relationship management skills, and the ability to interpret complex financial data, enabling researchers to optimise their funding and achieve academic excellence.

You may also:

• Possess a relevant tertiary degree in a business-related discipline, with CA, CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Have outstanding relationship management skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Demonstrate excellent financial modelling skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Exhibit flexibility and adaptability in evolving environments, with strong organisational skills to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Be committed to proactive, quality client service and continuous improvement.

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 fulfilment, 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
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding, and government agencies.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you, please apply with 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.

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Applications close: 10 March 2026 at 11:55PM Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:
PD_JR-009174 Research Finance Partner.docx
PD_JR-009174 Research Finance Partner.pdf