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. They manage the School of Rural Health’s (Dubbo/Orange) reporting and compliance ensuring accurate information on university systems and adherence to work area requirements. The Finance Manager works in collaboration with other members of the leadership team and provides support to the School of Rural Health (SRH) in relation to their portfolio area.
This position will work with other School staff to support and enhance rural research activity, student placements and multidisciplinary learning experiences in rural areas in accordance with the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program parameters, Murray Darling Medical Schools Network (MDMSN) Program funding and Sydney Medical Program (SMP). This position ensures compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory controls and ensures a safe working environment for all staff and students in accordance with The University of Sydney policy.
This position is located at Dubbo. Travel between Dubbo and Orange is a requirement of this position with infrequent travel to Sydney.
It is an opportune time to make a lifestyle change and join Dubbo’s thriving rural community. Dubbo, NSW is a vibrant regional centre that offers the benefits of space and a relatively laid-back lifestyle with the amenities of a major city. Home of the Aboriginal people of the Wiradjuri Nation, Dubbo connects and services a broad catchment population of 120,000 people in the Orana Region and has daily flights to several regional and metropolitan centres. Click on the link to see more about Dubbo https://www.dubbo.com.au/live .
A relocation allowance will be available to the successful candidate.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
oversee financial matters for the School of Rural Health’s budget
deliver 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 (Dubbo/Orange) reporting and compliance
contribute to development of School of Rural Health’s (Dubbo/Orange) budgets ensuring expenditure aligns with approval financial plans for the work area
coordinate and consolidate financial reports for the School of Rural Health’s (Dubbo/Orange) 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; and 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.
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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 terms 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.
As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements
EEO statement
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How to apply
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For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Tuana Sanders, Administration Manager by email to [email protected] or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact, Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]
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Applications Close
Monday 08 June 2026 11:59 PM
