Research Officer

5 days ago


Melbourne, Australia RMIT University Full time

Overview:

- Full-time, Fixed Term position till Dec 2025
- Salary Level HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
- Based at the City campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About You

The Research Officer works closely with the Strategic Research Accountants and and collaboratively within the team to provide research related financial services as required and within the scope of role, ensuring that research related queries can be met in a timely manner.

You will provide a range of complex administrative financial services within the scope of this role and in relation to finance systems integrations activities using accounting methodologies, accepted accounting principles, regulatory and legislative requirements and RMIT policies and procedures.

To be successful in this position you’ll have as a minimum:

- Working knowledge and understanding of accounting theory, principles, policies and procedures or demonstrated accounts receivable experience utilising financial management technological solutions, preferably Workday or other ERP systems in a large organisation.
- An excellent track record of defining problems promptly, identifying relevant factors, formulating logical conclusions and solutions.
- Proven track record of commitment to and successful delivery of high-quality, timely outputs within strict deadlines (organisational and time management skills) in a fast-paced, growing and environment.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively at all levels, independently and within a team to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
- Organizational skills to coordinate many tasks simultaneously with changing priorities and to work independently with mínimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Tactful skill to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with people at all levels.
- Exceptional attention to detail and continuously driving process improvements.
- Excellent customer services skills with an ability to adapt to a growing and changing environment.

About the Portfolio

Financial services partners with other areas of the university in achieving the organisation’s objectives by strategically orienting its provision of financial services to the delivery of the core operations of the university.
- Financial management, reporting and advice
- Budget development and management
- Financial evaluation and financial planning
- Corporate financial administration information system

RMIT University

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise. The University’s mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. For more information on RMIT University follow the links below.

Our three main campuses in Melbourne are located in the heart of the City, Brunswick, Bundoora and Point Cook, along with other Victorian locations. There are also two campuses in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) and a centre in Barcelona, Spain. RMIT is a truly global university.

We are also committed to redefining our relationship in working with, and supporting, Indigenous self-determination. Our goal is to achieve lasting transformation by maturing our values, culture, policy and structures in a way that embeds reconciliation in everything we do. We are changing our ways of knowing, working and being to support sustainable reconciliation and activate a relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff, students and community. Our three campuses in Melbourne (City, Brunswick and Bundoora campuses) are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Woi Wurrung and Boon Wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation.

Why work at RMIT University

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.

We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT’s impressive standings in university rankings.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

Position Description - Research Officer

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