Job no: 0042992
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Salary: $75,011 – $86,158 (UOM 5)
Role & Superannuation rate: Professional – Full time – 17% super

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australia’s #1 university and 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.

About the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
The Melbourne School of Population and Global Health (MSPGH) is a respected leader in the field of public health education, research and knowledge exchange.

The MSPGH was established in 2001 as the first school of its kind in Australia with a vision to make a difference in the population and public health sphere – building on the substantial assets of our University to advance public health in communities nationally and internationally – with a strong focus on Indigenous peoples.

Since its inception, the School has grown rapidly in size, scope and reputation and has consistently attracted leading academics and researchers who bring considerable skills, insights and expertise. For further information, please visit www.mspgh.unimelb.edu.au.

About the Role
The Administration and Finance Officer is a key part of the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health professional staff team with a focus on providing effective and systematic administrative support that enables the School to operate as efficiently as possible. Key responsibilities include supporting the timely and efficient management of resources, particularly analysing and processing financial matters; supporting related human resources issues; and other general administration across the School.

In a typical week at work, you may:

• Provide accurate and timely advice to School staff on administrative and resourcing matters, including interpreting University, Faculty and School policy and procedures. (e.g. on management of purchasing cards, FBT, travel).
• Work with Centres and the School in implementing School support processes and managing financial transactions, including liaison with central finance and employee Services and other University support areas.
• Implement and monitor systems for recording key School information to optimise efficiency, such as use of Independent Contractor Agreements and space allocation.

This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to further develop their administrative career in a generalist role supporting a broad range of stakeholders and make a valuable contribution to improving School operations.

About You
You will be a customer-centric and solutions-focused individual with strong communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships. You will have the initiative and proactive nature necessary to work independently along with strong teamwork skills to conduct work as part of a group. 

Ideally, you will further have:

• Completion of a tertiary qualification and subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Strong financial management and analysis skills, including the demonstrated ability to undertake complex account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Demonstrated experience in providing high quality administration support services (e.g. coordinating financial, human resources, and physical resources)
• High level of proficiency in the use of software, particularly Microsoft Excel.

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 and 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 range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, please visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself
At UoM, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Indigenous Australians, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria* (found in the Position Description) for the role.

*For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Should you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications with current valid working rights in Australia and candidates who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Position Description: Position Description

Applications close: 01 Feb 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time