School Research Manager
Job No.: 683716
Location: Peninsula campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 month Fixed term appointment
Remuneration: $120,138 - $132, 610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
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Amplify your impact as School Research Manager at a top 50 university
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Join a collaborative team driving cutting-edge research and academic excellence
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Immerse yourself in extraordinary ideas with world-leading researchers
The Opportunity
Play a pivotal role at the School of Primary and Allied Health Care at Monash University! We are seeking an individual that is looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, research-driven environment by advancing our research and graduate research agenda through a diverse range of high-level, strategic activities.
As the School Research Manager, you will lead key initiatives that support the School’s research excellence. Your responsibilities will include conducting sophisticated data analyses, preparing insightful reports on research performance, and managing high-value research grants, scholarships, and awards. You will provide expert executive support to research committees and working groups, while ensuring a compliant, ethical, and safe research environment.
This is a highly collaborative role where you’ll work closely with senior research leaders to shape and implement the School’s strategic research priorities. You'll play a key part in improving research administration systems, enhancing data quality, and delivering high-level operational advice to the School’s leadership team. By fostering strong partnerships and driving innovation, you will help elevate the quality and impact of research support provided to both staff and students.
We’re looking for a strategic thinker with postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience, and a strong track record in research management. You’ll bring exceptional project management and operational leadership skills, along with a proven ability to deliver complex research initiatives and lead high-performing teams.
If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will directly shape the future of research in a leading academic institution, we invite you to apply and become part of our vibrant and ambitious research community.
Please note: To be eligible for this role, applicants must hold valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – 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
Please include why you are interested in the position and how you believe it is aligned to your experience within your cover letter.
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
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.
Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please get in touch at hr-recruitment@monash.edu and we'll be happy to assist.
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: Sarah Watson, School Manager, +61 3 9905 1767
Position Description: School Research Manager
Applications Close: Sunday 5th October, 11:55pm AEDT
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