Research Development Coordinator

Job No.: 688193

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: Continuing appointment 

Remuneration: $106,789 – $117,128 pa HEW 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Research Development Coordinator is responsible for advancing the Faculty’s research portfolio by providing strategic support to enhance research funding outcomes and foster collaborations. This role plays a central part in strengthening research initiatives, managing internal funding programs, and supporting the Faculty’s strategic objectives including the development of innovative research partnerships and the growth of research income across diverse disciplines.

In this role, you will provide strategic and administrative support to enhance the Faculty’s research activities, including detailed support for developing research proposals, advising researchers on funding opportunities, and managing internal grant programs. You will prepare high-quality documentation, maintain research information systems, and support committees and strategic initiatives, while fostering collaborative relationships across the Faculty and contributing to the effective coordination of research events, seminars, and workshops.

As the successful candidate, you will possess extensive experience in research administration and management, including grant development, project coordination, and specialist advisory support. You will demonstrate high-level analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills, coupled with the ability to produce clear, comprehensive reports and documentation. You will excel in building professional relationships across diverse teams, work independently with initiative, and apply a thorough understanding of university research environments and strategic priorities.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. In your cover letter, please ensure you’re responding to the Key Selection Criteria. 

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Dr Sneha Elizabeth Abraham, Senior Manager, Research, Graduate Research & Enterprise, +61 3 9903 4615

Position Description: Research Development Coordinator

Applications Close: Thursday 5th of February 2026, 11:55pm AEDT