AddressJob no: 0063084
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing (research contingent)
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Centre of Youth Mental Health
Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742 - $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
As required by clause 1.15.9 of the 2024 EA, current casual or fixed-term employees of the University will be provided with 7 days of prior opportunity to apply for and be considered for vacant continuing positions if they meet the following criteria:
- they have been employed by the University over two or more semesters and over two consecutive calendar years,
- they have been employed on a 0.5 FTE or more time fraction, and
- they have the skills, experience, qualifications, and expertise required by the Selection Criteria.
In addition, redeployment candidates will be given a prior opportunity under the Recruitment and Appointment Policy together; this cohort is known as Priority Candidates.
- Lead and manage grants and contracts for the Centre Youth Mental Health (CYMH), partnering with stakeholders to oversee project costing, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Provide strategic financial insights to support business growth and decision-making, enhancing the financial performance of CYMH at both the University of Melbourne and Orygen.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Finance Business Partner (FBP) for the Centre for Youth Mental Health (CYMH) will manage grants and contracts across the University of Melbourne (UoM) and Orygen, overseeing project costing, forecasting, and budgeting. Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, this role provides strategic financial insights to guide decision-making, support business growth, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures, while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and streamlining financial processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensure compliance for the organisation across Orygen and the UOM-CYMH policy, process and systems.
- Work closely across all levels of management within designated groups to provide budget/forecast development & tracking, management reporting & analysis, and commercial financial advice.
- Ensuring the Higher Education Research Data Collection (HERDC) is maximised when providing advice including ability to fulfil HERDC validation requirements.
- Assist the Head of FPA with consolidating research function financials across CYMH and Orygen.
Who We Are Looking For
We’re looking for people who possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a proactive and collaborative approach, and high-level organisational and coordination skills. They will demonstrate strong attention to detail, flexibility, and adaptability to changing priorities, with the ability to manage complex workflows and convey financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
You will also have:
- Relevant tertiary degree in accounting/finance with CA/CPA qualifications
- Experience managing grants and contracts in Not for Profit, Clinical and/or Higher Education settings.
- Extensive experience using analytical tools including Microsoft Excel, data warehouses, Power BI or similar.
- Experience in forecasting, budget preparation, reporting and analysis of actual expenditure.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. 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.
Your New Team – Centre for Youth Mental Health (CYMH)
At the University of Melbourne's Centre for Youth Mental Health (CYMH), we are at the forefront of research, inquiry, and innovation in the field of Youth Mental Health. Our multidisciplinary team, led by Professor Patrick McGorry, is dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of young people facing Mental Health challenges. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research, access prestigious grants, and work in a collaborative environment that values scientific excellence and practical application.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
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
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
Note: you are only required to respond to the first 5 bolded Essential Criteria.
^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 Brett Verity via email at **********@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.
Applications close: 14 July 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Position Description: 0063084 - Finance Business Partner - Centre for Youth Mental Health.pdf
