Role type: Full-time; Continuing

Department/School: Chief Financial Officer Group – Enterprise Planning Office

Salary: Senior Manager 1 p.a. including up to 17% super

- Shape institution-wide investment standards / steward strategic and capital pipeline / influence executive decisions on major allocations

- Apply now to lead the University’s investment pipeline, champion standards, and guide high-impact capital and strategic choices

- 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. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity In this senior role, you will shape how the University prioritises and funds major strategic initiatives. You will partner closely with executives to steward a coherent, evidence-based investment pipeline and capital plan.

What you will deliver:

- Lead the design, governance and continuous improvement of University-wide investment standards and business case frameworks.

- Maintain and oversee the strategic and capital investment pipeline, analysing demand, timing, interdependencies and portfolio balance.

- Provide high-quality analysis and advice to sponsors, CFO and governance bodies on options, risk, affordability and benefits.

- Coordinate cross-functional input into investment cases, resolving inconsistencies and ensuring a coherent institutional perspective.

- Lead annual collation of the Capital Plan and Strategic Allocations, aligned with the consolidated University plan.

You may be a great fit if you:

- Possess extensive experience in strategic or capital investment appraisal and portfolio-level governance in complex organisations.

- Demonstrate strong financial and commercial acumen, including modelling, cost–benefit analysis and affordability assessments.

- Have a track record designing and refining investment standards, assessment criteria and business case templates.

- Excel at synthesising strategic, financial,



risk and operational perspectives into clear, compelling recommendations for senior leaders.

- Bring leadership experience managing skilled teams and collaborating across planning, EPMO, finance and other corporate functions.

- Hold relevant tertiary qualifications, with postgraduate study and qualified certifications in finance or investment governance highly regarded.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity 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, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause 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

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – “Enterprise Planning Office”

You will join the Enterprise Planning Office within the Chief Financial Officer Group. The team connects strategy, planning, budget and investment, creating a single, enterprise-wide view of priorities. You will collaborate with senior leaders across the COO Portfolio to drive evidence-based decisions and sustainable growth.





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. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].

Application essentials:

- Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

- 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.

- You are not required to address the Selection Criteria for this application.

Want to know more?

- For questions related to our recruitment process email Ethan Khamly at [email protected]

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

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

Applications close: Sunday 18th October 2026.​11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-019190 - Associate Director, Strategic & Capital Investments PD.docx

JR-019190 - Associate Director, Strategic & Capital Investments PD.pdf

📌 Associate Director, Strategic & Capital Investments (Australia)
🏢 University Of Melbourne
📍 Australia