About the opportunity The University of Sydney is seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Manager to provide financial leadership and operational support to the School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange). Deliver financial services aligned with strategic priorities, driving continuous improvement in financial processes, and actively contribute to shaping business decisions. They also provide authoritative financial guidance and risk management expertise and actively participate in the development and enhancement of finance-related policies and procedures.

The Finance

Manager works under broad direction, translating accountabilities into tasks to deliver against goals. They are a subject matter expert, provide sound advice and recommendations, resolve complex matters and escalated issues related to their responsibilities. Reporting to the School Manager and supporting the Head of Clinical School, the Finance Manager leads planning and operational committees, overseeing financial matters for the School of Rural Health’s budget with increasing complexity and strategic importance.

In this role the Finance Manager will:

- oversee financial matters for the School of Rural Health’s budget develop comprehensive financial services tailored to the needs of the School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange), aligning with faculty strategic priorities
- contribute to shaping business decisions within the School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange) addressing financial capability and performance
- provide authoritative financial guidance and risk management across the School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange)
- participate in processes such as development and review of finance related policy and procedure, financial management initiatives and changes to practice
- engage and build strong stakeholder relationships across the rural clinical schools and faculty finance teams
- manage School of Rural Health's reporting and compliance ensure accurate information on university systems and adherence to work area requirements




- contribute to development of School of Rural Health’s budgets ensuring expenditure aligns with approved financial plans for the work area
- coordinate and consolidate financial reports for the School of Rural Health’s programs required for the Rural Clinical Schools
- manage staff within the portfolio undertakes ad-hoc projects and other activities About you - CPA or CA accreditation is required
- equivalent combination of training and experience significant experience in budget development and reporting
- demonstrated experience in financial investigative processes
- experience with costing and quality control
- experience working in a large and complex organisation
- experience in financial planning and analysis
- experience interpreting and applying accounting standards
- demonstrated experience in supervision, training mentoring and performance management of staff
- experience managing and resolving a diverse range of HR issues
- demonstrated experience working both independently and in a team environment, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
- advanced computer skills including high level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Email and a range of Internet applications
- compliance with the Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers) Order 2021
- current Driver's License Contract & working hours Full-time or part time (0.8) FTE Funding contingent continuing employment for a Finance Manager. Work locations School of Rural Health, Dubbo/Orange, based at Dubbo, NSW. Travel between Dubbo and Orange is a requirement of this position with infrequent travel to Sydney.

Benefits - Base Salary from $126,065 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation





- Relocation allowance will be available to the successful candidate. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in a manner satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement At the University of Sydney, we are committed to creating a university community that thrives through diversity and inclusion. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Additional information Click on the link to see more about Dubbo https://www.dubbo.com.au/live. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html Applications Close Sunday 09 August 2026 11:59 PM

📌 Finance Manager (Dubbo)
🏢 University Of Sydney
📍 Dubbo