Research Finance Officer

**Job no**: 0052682
**Location**:Parkville/WFH
**Role type**:Full time; Continuing
**Department**:Research, Innovation & Commercialisation
**Salary**:UOM 6 - $89,182 - $96,536 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part time)
- Join a collaborative and high performing team in this hands-on role
- Work across diverse teams and liaise with various stakeholders
- Work for a supportive manager who values your achievements and development

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

**About Research, Innovation & Commercialisation (RIC)**
RIC is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities.

RIC is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission working closely with our academics, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding agencies and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact. RIC operates University-wide across all ten Academic Divisions and Chancellery.

**About the Role**
As the Research Finance Officer, you will manage a portfolio of funding programs/streams and awards allocated to the faculty. You will be the single point of contact for Chief Investigators (CI's) for the duration of the funding programs, including supporting CI's in managing financial resources and navigating complex funding rules. You will also manage all financial aspects of the various projects within the portfolio, including but not limited to; advice on budgeting, interim and final cost claims, expenditure reports and reporting to partners where required.

We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong Finance background to provide an excellent level of customer service to our stakeholders Your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills allow you to develop strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels. If this sounds like you, join us today and take your career to the next level

Responsibilities include:

- Proactively manage a portfolio of funding programs, providing Chief Investigators (CIs) with a single key point of contact for post award administration throughout the life of the award; including monitoring budgets, interim and final cost claims, expenditure reports
- Ensure the Higher Education Research Data Collection (HERDC) is maximised when providing advice on post award matters including ability to fulfil HERDC validation requirements, and regularly review HERDC system/reports
- Provide support to academics in the development of grant and contract budgets
- Contribute to the development and input of the Academic Division budget and forecasts in collaboration with Finance Manager/SPR

**About You**
Along with your excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks, you will show good judgment and initiative and undertake tasks independently, while seeking advice and escalating as required.

You will also have strong communications skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders. Your commitment to the provision of quality service ensures you provide user-friendly, responsive client service.

In addition, you will demonstrate flexibility and adaptability while working in a team environment.

You will also have:

- A relevant tertiary degree in Accounting/Finance with subsequent on-the-job experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education/training
- Relevant experience in managing research, projects or contracts
- Demonstrated ability to show good judgement, initiative and undertake tasks independently, seeking advice and escalating as required

**Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.**

**About the University**
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

**Benefits of Working with Us**
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

- Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Discounts on a wide ran