"Senior Research Finance Advisor"

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 will include:

• 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.

You may also:

• Have a relevant tertiary degree in a business-related discipline with significant on-the-job experience.
• Possess excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in evolving work environments.
• Have experience in process mapping, review, and reengineering.
• Excel in relationship management, especially with senior stakeholders.

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

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.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Bec Tucker on 0478 269 660 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support.

Please note: 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. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

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.

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Alessandro Storani hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 7 October 2025 - 12:01AM (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: Senior Research Finance Advisor.pdf