• 2-year Contract (possible extension)
• Full time or part time hours available
• Attractive Salary $150,000 -$160,000 pa + Super
• Salary Packaging Benefits
• Flexible working options

Who We Are

At MCRI we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We believe that no question is too impossible to try and answer. We are renowned for our cutting edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability. We are committed to creating a positive working environment which values all backgrounds and experiences. We strive to foster an inclusive culture that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and a culture based on respect, consideration and dignity.

Victorian Clinical Genetic Services (VCGS) is a not-for-profit subsidiary of MCRI and provides a wholly integrated genetic testing, diagnostic and counselling service for health professionals, patients and their families across Victoria, Australia and globally. Our clinical geneticists and genetic counsellors work in close consultation with our medical scientists to provide the most accurate interpretation for complex genetic tests. VCGS also plays a pivotal role in research and development, driving translational research and policy development in the field of genetics.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a commercial minded, values driven General Manager of Finance for VCGS to join the team. As the General Manager of Finance, you will take on a strategic leadership role that supports the VCGS Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Head of Finance (MCRI) you will work with both a strategic and an operational focus, contributing to, and working within, the strategic purposes and plans of VCGS, and bringing careful attention to the detail of operational implementation.

Our ideal candidate will be innovative, and solutions focused, you will take pride in delivering reliable and accurate financial support in a research-based environment. Importantly, your growth mindset, performance orientation and exceptional collaborative skills will ensure your success at MCRI/VCGS.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the VCGS CEO and MCRI Head of Finance to support development of the organisation through the lens of financial and operational strategy, via metrics tied to that to strategy and its implementation.
• Establishing and managing financial modelling and scenario planning assessments to inform strategic decisions.
• Implementing operational best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Overseeing the issuance of financial information.

About You:

• CPA or CA qualified.
• Substantial depth and range of financial management experience at a senior management level.
• Strong skills and expertise in corporate financial management and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and apply relevant Federal, State and Local legislation particularly in the areas of financial and risk management, corporate planning and organisational reporting

Apply now! For more information, please refer to the position description. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Aaron Stork at [email protected], using the subject line: General Manager of VCGS Finance enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications to include Cover Letter, Response to Key Selection Criteria and Resume in one document.

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s Directions, all MCRI and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated, unless a medical exception applies.

Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID-19 Digital Immunisation Certificate/s or evidence of medical exception or evidence of vaccination booking as part of our pre-employment requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.