Finance and Operations Manager

Monash University
December 09, 2024
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Finance and Operations Manager

Job No.: 671179

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $135,417 - $143,738 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

  • Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
  • Join our inclusive, collaborative community
  • Help us to realise the vision of a Water Sensitive City
  • The Opportunity

    Take your career to the next level and play a key role in the commercial activities, financial management procedures, and business planning processes, workflow, and systems of Water Sensitive Cities Australia (WSCA).

    With support from the CEO, provide leadership and direction of WSCA's finance and operations function and be responsible for the delivery of high-quality services and advice to a growing enterprise spanning a broad range of Australian and international research and advisory activities.

    As the Finance and Operations Manager , you will provide vital financial and operational support as well as expert advice to the WSCA teams in all aspects of office finance, management and operations, including:

  • partner funded projects
  • accounting
  • budgeting
  • forecasting
  • commercial activities
  • costing and contracting
  • risk management
  • legal review
  • As a key interaction point for financial and operational matters between WSCA, other Monash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI) teams and the Monash University central portfolio stakeholders you will also:

  • contribute to strategic planning
  • provide expert advice to inform financial capability and strategic issues
  • develop and maintain strong partnerships and high-level relationships
  • manage and oversee risk, compliance and quality assurance processes
  • Ideally, you will be a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) or a Chartered Accountant with management experience, outstanding communication skills, a strategic mindset and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

    About Monash University

    At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

    At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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    Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities -#ChangeIt with us.

    Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

    To Apply

    Please submit a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter in which you address how you meet the key selection criteria

    For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

    Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

    We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- [email protected] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

    Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre- employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

    Enquiries: Ben Furmage, Chief Executive Officer, Water Sensitive Cities, +61 (0) 417 588 725 or [email protected]

    Position Description:Finance and Operations Manager

    Applications Close: Monday 9 December 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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