Role type: Full time; Continuing
Department: Melbourne Research & Enterprise
Salary: UOM6 - $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super

Influential finance role supporting world-class research / complex external funding and sponsor exposure / cooperative, improvement-focused RIC culture

Apply now to use your accounting expertise to strengthen research funding integrity and trusted sponsor relationships.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.

Your next career opportunity
In this role, you will support world-class research through accurate financial reporting and sponsor assurance. You will collaborate with researchers, finance partners and external funders, strengthening compliance and financial management capability. You will also drive continuous improvement in processes, templates and controls within Research Finance.

What you will deliver:

Timely completing of financial accounting processes such as interest distribution and revenue recognition

Ensure timely submission of compliant financial reports to sponsors and resolve income variances across multiple funding sources.

Provide expert financial advice to the research finance partnering teams, strengthening understanding of good governance and compliance requirements.

Initiate and contribute to continuous improvement, enhancing processes, controls, documentation and Excel reporting templates.

Build productive relationships with key external funders, and external auditors including ARC, NHMRC, government, industry and international partners.

You may be a great fit if:

Hold a relevant business degree plus CA, CPA or equivalent accounting qualification and substantial experience.

Demonstrate strong experience in multi-source reconciliations,



variance resolution and preparation of audited financial statements.

Interpret complex funding agreements, policies and contracts to provide clear advice and ensure robust financial governance.

Use advanced Excel skills to design templates, manipulate data and support high-volume reporting requirements.

Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and lead operational process improvements.

Build and manage productive stakeholder relationships, communicating effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the chance to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

Build future financial security with 17% superannuation

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team – “Research Finance”
Research Finance sits within Research, Innovation and Commercialisation, a specialist team enabling the University’s research mission.



You will join a collaborative group that provides end-to-end financial support across the research project lifecycle. The team values service excellence, big-picture thinking, attention to detail and creating a positive, supportive workplace.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at

Application essentials:

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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

For queries related to this specific position, contact Connie Killey at

For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at

For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: ​Tuesday 8 September 2026 - 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:

📌 Financial Accountant (Research) (Parkville)
🏢 The University Of Melbourne
📍 Parkville