Research Development Manager
Job No.: 665026
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $116,075 - $128,126 pa HEW Level 08 (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
Are you passionate about building research capacity and supporting researchers? The Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) is seeking a dynamic Research Development Manager to join our small collaborative team in the BDI Research Office.
The BDI is one of Australia’s leading biomedical research environments, attracting over $70 million annually across its 120 research groups. The Research Development Manager will manage and deliver high-quality research services to increase research performance and diversify research funding, in line with the BDI’s research goals.
Collaborating closely with the BDI’s Deputy Director and Senior Research Manager, the Research Development Manager will manage and deliver BDI’s grant development and administration activities, including providing a range of advisory and support services, designing and delivering training and resources for individuals and groups, and providing strategic advice and recommendations for senior management and staff on grant and funding opportunities.
As the successful candidate, the Research Development Manager will be responsible for:
- Participating in strategic and operational planning to achieve the Institute’s and University’s research goals
- Contributing to a review of BDI’s research development and administration services, as part of a refresh of the BDI Research Office
- Managing and delivering a grant development and administration service for researchers, aligned with best practice and University policies
- Providing specialist, expert advice on competitive funding applications to researchers and BDI’s leadership team, including on developments and priorities in the research sector and research policy
- Maintaining subject-matter expertise in grant management systems and associated systems and software
- Representing the Institute with internal and external stakeholders to foster funding opportunities and research collaborations
- Developing and maintaining strong partnerships with other professional services portfolios at BDI, the Faculty and Monash-wide, as well as building links with research management professionals across Australia.
Key Selection Criteria
- Postgraduate qualifications, or extensive relevant experience and management expertise
- Broad understanding of the Australian research environment, including funding opportunities
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with experience in drafting and editing high-quality proposals and reports
- Strong operational management skills with the ability to provide authoritative advice
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver new initiatives
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with experience in resource allocation and meeting deadlines
- Advanced analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to assimilate new information and deliver innovative solutions
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence at senior levels
- Advanced computer literacy, particularly with current business management software packages
If you are a highly skilled research professional, committed to excellence and enjoy supporting others while working in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply for the role of Research Development Manager at the Monash BDI and drive the growth of our research performance.
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address 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 Davina Dadley-Moore, Senior Research Manager, +61 3 9905 1431 or davina.dadley-moore@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Development Manager
Applications Close: Monday 28 October 2024, 11:55pm AEDT
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