• Full-time Fixed-term role, based at the Callaghan Campus
• Higher Education Worker Level 9
• Help to drive strategic decisions that have a significant impact on the financial success of the organisation

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

About the Unit

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services aims to be an enabler of strategy through providing high quality financial services and products that respond to the changing needs of the business and financial governance and provide tangible and measurable value to the University. Financial Services covers Corporate Accounting & Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, Finance Business Support & Advisory and Purchase to Pay.

Be challenged and imagine with us

In this role you will:

• Maintain the University Long Term Finance Plan including scenario modelling to support Council and Executive through planning decisions.
• Partner closely with key stakeholders to build robust financial models for the use in the development of business cases and to evaluate the financial and non-financial strength of the business case. Business cases will predominantly be for the delivery of capital works required to deliver the University's Campus Master Plan - Physical and Digital Infrastructure.
• Provide high-level, timely, influential and business-oriented advice to the key stakeholders and make appropriate recommendations to management for action.

This position is for a fixed term for parental leave cover. It is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Strong financial and commercial acumen, financial modelling and analytical skills; you will be adept at sourcing, modelling and analysing data, identifying trends, and drawing insights that can inform business decisions.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• The ability to think strategically and quickly to develop an understanding the broader context of the business, including its goals and objectives.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $119,778 +17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.

Your next steps

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the position description

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

Due to the nature of this role, the University may require the preferred candidate to undertake further pre-employment checks.

For specific position enquiries, please contact Nicki Castledine, Associate Director, Financial Planning and Analysis via email Nicki.Castledine@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Wednesday 12 April 2023 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you