Finance Business Partner

• Support leaders in youth mental health research
• Manage diverse grants and contracts portfolio
• Collaborate across leading research partners and internal teams.

About Orygen
Orygen is Australia's Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

About The Job
Please note this position will be employed via the University of Melbourne and seconded to Orygen.

As the Finance Business Partner for the Centre for Youth Mental Health, you'll play a crucial role in managing grants and contracts across both the University of Melbourne and Orygen. You'll partner with key stakeholders to drive financial strategy and performance, providing valuable insights to guide decision-making and support business growth. This position offers you the chance to make a significant impact on youth mental health research while developing your expertise in complex financial management.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Manage Grants and Contracts: Oversee a portfolio of research grants and contracts, ensuring compliance and timely reporting across both organisations.
• Provide Financial Insights: Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Build strong relationships with researchers, program managers, and central support teams to drive efficient financial processes.
• Ensure Compliance: Navigate complex funding rules and organisational policies to maintain financial integrity.
• Drive Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to financial management systems and workflows.

Skills and experience
The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• You are a qualified accountant with experience in grants management, demonstrating strong analytical skills and the ability to partner effectively with diverse stakeholders in a complex organizational setting.
• Hold a relevant tertiary degree in accounting/finance with CA/CPA qualifications.
• Have experience managing grants and contracts in Not-for-Profit, Clinical, or Higher Education settings.
• Possess extensive experience with analytical tools and accounting systems.
• Demonstrate strong influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Show adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Be a strong team player with the flexibility to support various financial management needs.

Benefits

• Salary equivalent to UOM7 ($109,093 - $118,091) per annum commensurate with experience + 17% super + access to $15,00 NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
• Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive environment that integrates research and clinical care
• Ability to purchase additional leave; access EAP; generous Parental Leave Scheme
• Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
• Make a real impact on young people in a dynamic, youth-centred environment.

Please note this position will be employed via the University of Melbourne and seconded to Orygen.

How To Apply
If you're ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

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This is a full time, 12-month contract.
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 'what you'll need' in this advert)

Applications will close on 17th October (3pm), unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.
Before applying at Orygen, it's important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.