• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 8 $114,231 - $130,786 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Management Accountant, Research, you will:

• Deliver the annual budget and forecast submissions, staff management plans, monthly reporting
• Manage and/or mentor a team of Assistant Accountants to provide and deliver a high quality client service to identified Faculties, Strategic Research Centres and Institutes across all aspects of research finance and grant accounting
• Maintenance of a high standard, culture and practice for application of research expenditure and subsequent financial reporting and acquittals to ensure activity reflects and is in accordance with grant and contract funding rules
• Compile the external reporting of complex research grants, agreements and partnerships
• Assist in the development and delivery of plans for training, education, awareness of Research systems, tools & policies to ensure a high standard, culture and practice for application of research expenditure

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Post graduate qualifications, or progress towards, in accounting, finance or other similar discipline and extensive relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant accounting experience and/or education
• Certified Practising Accountant / Chartered Accountant
• Previous experience at a senior administrative level in financial administration and related activities, preferably in a University or other large organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jerry Gay (Senior Management Accountant (Research)) at jerry.gay@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Management Accountant (Research) (566254).pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 26th of January.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.