Dates
- Opening Date: 20-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 06-Oct-2024
Location
- Melbourne, CBD
Salary
- Not Available
Responsibilities
- Responsible for delivery governance practices across the CMMT Project.
- Drive governance processes to ensure the Project is managed to key metrics of Cost, Quality & Schedule.
- Lead project reporting, financial analysis, schedule management, co-ordination of RAID processes, and administrative support for the program.
- Develop strategic analysis related to project performance and deliver key insights against agreed metrics to executive groups, Senior Portfolio Managers, and Project Managers.
- Develop Program processes to govern Cost, Quality & Schedule standards, allowing Delivery Managers to identify and address deviations.
- Co-ordinate with the Program team to maintain the Program schedule with a clear view of baseline, status, projected forecast, and a clear critical path.
- Conduct delivery assurance reviews, investigating beyond the metrics to identify root causes and pre-empt problem areas.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a PMO leadership role, including leading junior resources.
- Experience in working within a Waterfall and Agile project delivery environment, with a demonstrated understanding of both practices.
- Ability to work autonomously by meeting deadlines, managing priorities, and adapting to moving timeframes.
- Actively support the Program's Ways of Working with a mindset of continuous improvement.
- Analyse financial data, maintaining relevant tools and providing financial reports and budget outlines to leadership.
Benefits
- Access to a range of benefits including travel and fitness programs.
Notes
- For further information about this position, please see the Position Description – PMO Manager.
- Please contact Shazia Haider at Shazia.Haider@rmit.edu.au for queries about the role.
Category Manager, Property and Construction
The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: 10-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 24-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
Salary
- UOM 8 – $115,137 – $124,622 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Developing and executing category management strategies, managing competitive bidding processes, and ensuring compliance with university procurement policies.
- Drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts to protect the university's interests and optimise value.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing support and guidance on procurement processes and initiatives.
Requirements
- A relevant undergraduate qualification and/or procurement related qualifications; strong Category management experience and proven expertise in procurement and contracts management.
- Demonstrated expertise in reviewing, recommending, and implementing opportunities to streamline processes for managing standard agreements and procurement practices.
- High level of computer literacy skills using a broad range of software packages including Microsoft suite of applications and experience with financial management/procurement systems. Demonstrated Experience in SRM.
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses
Notes
- This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
IT Commercial Partner
Australian Catholic University North Sydney, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 06-Oct-2024
Location
- North Sydney, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Salary
- Total remuneration valued to $130,436 - $145,816 (pro rata) pa, including salary component $110,220 - $123,227 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing strategies to optimize IT commercial processes, including sourcing, vendor selection, and contract negotiation.
- Managing relationships with IT vendors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving value for money.
- Conducting regular reviews of vendor performance and service level agreements to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Analysing IT expenditure and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and optimization.
- Developing and maintaining budgets for IT procurement activities, tracking expenditures and ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
- Conducting cost-benefit analysis for proposed IT investments and initiatives, providing recommendations to senior management.
- Ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, policies, and ethical standards relevant to the higher education sector.
- Mitigating commercial risks associated with IT procurement activities, including contractual, financial, and reputational risks.
- Implementing and maintaining robust governance processes for IT procurement, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders across the university to understand IT requirements and priorities.
- Communicating effectively with senior management, presenting procurement strategies, budget forecasts, and performance metrics.
- Driving a culture of continuous improvement within the IT procurement function, fostering innovation and best practices.
- Identifying opportunities to streamline procurement workflows, automate manual processes, and enhance efficiency.
- Monitoring industry trends and developments in IT procurement practices, incorporating new methodologies and technologies as appropriate.
Requirements
- Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.
Benefits
- 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
- Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
- Access to generous benefits which include flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging.
Notes
- General enquiries can be sent to Brett Wiskar, National Manager, Information Technology at: Brett.Wiskar@acu.edu.au
- ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.
Management Accountant
The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus, with consideration to working from either Herston or Dutton Park campuses
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 04-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus, with consideration to working from either Herston or Dutton Park campuses
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $98,582 - $107,349 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Responsibilities
- Provide financial advice to chief investigators and leaders. Help them make informed decisions regarding cost management and optimal utilization of grant funding.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships and act as a trusted financial advisor, managing the escalation of key client issues that require expertise, input and/or approval.
- Apply financial processes, governance frameworks, and policy controls to ensure ongoing compliance with university and external regulations.
- Facilitate seamless communication between the HMBS finance advisory and finance transaction services team. Offer expertise on financial policy matters and enhance team performance.
Requirements
- Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce, or a related field with experience in accounting and/or equivalent combination of relevant extensive training and professional experience
- Strong financial accounting, forecasting and analysis, and reporting skills, with experience managing and providing project-based accounting services.
- Experience working in professional financial advisory and/or service delivery functions in complex stakeholder and policy environments.
- Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders and clients and apply sound problem solving and communication skills to influence and achieve outcomes.
- Ability to provide strategically aligned operational financial advice and solutions, and partner with clients to achieve desired outcomes and results.
- Progress towards or membership of a professional institution (CPA / CA or equivalent).
- Previous experience in grant financial management and/or research budget administration is desirable.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- From January 1, 2025, HMBS will merge the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences with the Faculty of Medicine, creating a unified force for health research and education at UQ.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
- UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.
- Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
- The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Specialist, Research Contracts
Deakin University Flexible, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood
Dates
- Opening Date: 30-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 13-Sep-2024
Location
- Flexible, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood
Salary
- HEW 8 $114,231 - $130,786 + 17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
- Review, edit, and negotiate a range of competitive and commercial research agreements ensuring compliance with University policies and requirements
- Coordinate research funding contract management, including drafting variations, data collection, reporting, and compliance monitoring
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with funding and collaborating bodies
- Prepare recommendations on risk management and compliance regarding contracts
- Coordinate the flow of contracts from initiation to execution, tracking progress and ensuring timelines are met
Requirements
- Qualifications in Law or Business or progress towards these qualifications and extensive relevant experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in commercial principles relating to contracts
- Established track record in providing strategic advice on contracts to researchers
- Excellent planning and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Working With Children’s Check (employee) or willing to apply
Benefits
- Generous parental leave
- Ability to purchase additional leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Inclusive and supportive culture
Notes
- For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Andrew Gaff, Senior Manager Research Contracts on andrew.gaff@deakin.edu.au.
Dates
- Thursday 20 June 2024 - Closing Date
Responsibilities
- Your responsibilities will include budgeting, planning, modelling, forecasting, analysis, reporting and performance monitoring for allocated areas. Working with a team of service-oriented finance staff, you will provide tailored financial services designed to improve financial capability, address financial management issues and support the achievement of the business' goals.
Requirements
- A relevant qualification in business or accounting, with current CA/CPA accreditation and extensive relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience and capabilities in financial management, budget development and reporting, systems improvement, project costing, quality control, financial analysis and monitoring with a focus on excellence in customer service
- Proven ability to apply accounting standards and financial policies in a complex organisation
- Excellent analytical, numerical, research and problem-solving skills to achieve desired outcomes
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and cooperatively in a team
- Excellent stakeholder management, business partnering and influencing skills
Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Opportunities for training, development, and professional growth
- Benefits including on-site child care, gym, affordable parking, and generous leave options
Notes
- Job No.: 665657
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
- Supporting a diverse workforce
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 08-Oct-2024
Location
- Clayton campus
Salary
- $103,178 - $113,167 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Responsibilities
- Independently manage project costings, initiate and maintain project funds, handle invoicing, credit card reconciliations, and procure contractors and service providers in line with University policies
- Prepare and forecast budgets for research grants and contracts, track expenditures, and contribute to cost centre level budgeting and forecasting
- Offer authoritative advice on project costing, pricing, financial processes, and expenditure management
- Deliver high levels of customer service, adhering to best practice guidelines and University policies related to finance, expenses, and contract management
- Provide specialist support in business systems like Coupa, Concur, ClickUp, and PURE, ensuring accuracy, privacy, and compliance. Assist in developing the annual budget and reporting performance
- Collaborate with MSDI staff to lead and participate in continuous improvement activities, streamline processes, and support staff training
- Conduct research, investigate options, and provide recommendations on project and finance-related issues, referencing University policies and guidelines
- Develop and maintain effective record management, filing, and reporting systems
Requirements
- Finance professional with relevant experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Experience with financial planning and analysis
- Familiarity with budgeting and forecasting processes
- Knowledge of business systems and process improvement
- Commitment to continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Support for personal commitments, including for parents
- Professional development opportunities
Notes
- This role is a parental leave replacement role.
- Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role.
Dates
- Opening Date: 13-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 30-Sep-2024
Location
- Footscray Park, Australia
Salary
- $132,932 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation
Responsibilities
- Partner with key stakeholders to understand business needs and influence outcomes
- Lead the development of financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts
- Provide high-quality financial analysis and evidence-based recommendations
- Drive and oversee cost-saving initiatives aligned with university objectives
- Generate and present detailed management reports to inform strategic decisions
- Contribute to business cases and conduct scenario modelling for new initiatives
- Perform industry benchmarking to identify growth opportunities
- Provide leadership and advice on financial matters in a competitive market
- Lead a team of professionals in delivering high-level financial services
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualifications in finance/accounting or extensive management experience
- CPA/CA qualification or equivalent experience in a finance function
- A proven track record in finance business partnering with senior stakeholders
- Strong strategic planning and policy development skills
- Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Experience in managing multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse teams
- Commercial acumen and deep understanding of business drivers behind financial performance
- Experience in finance teams undergoing change
Benefits
- Family friendly, diverse and inclusive workplace
- Range of benefits and leave to enhance and support work and personal life
Notes
- Evidence of valid National Police Check, conducted within the last 6 months, is required for this role.
- Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered and no applications will be accepted if submitted through email.