Research and Graduate Research Projects Coordinator
Job No.: 687997
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.8)
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $106,789 - $117,128 pa HEW Level 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 Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is the largest and most comprehensive health faculty in Australia, consistently ranked among the world’s best. Our people—over 63,000 graduates and thousands of staff—are united by a vision to improve the human condition through education, research and clinical excellence.
We are now seeking a Research and Graduate Research Projects Coordinator to play a pivotal role in advancing the Faculty’s research and graduate research priorities.
In this dynamic and influential role, you will coordinate specialised projects and strategic initiatives that support the Faculty’s research and graduate research portfolios. Working closely with senior academic leaders—including the Deputy Dean (Research) and Associate Dean (Graduate Research)—you’ll provide expert advice, drive best‑practice processes, and help shape initiatives that strengthen research performance and graduate research excellence.
You’ll build strong relationships across schools, departments and central units, ensuring seamless service delivery and high‑quality administrative support. From developing grant pipelines and supporting pre‑award submissions to coordinating governance, policy review, data analysis and reporting, your work will directly contribute to the Faculty’s strategic success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, coordination and implementation of specialised research and graduate research projects
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the Faculty and University
- Support high‑quality grant development processes and strategic funding initiatives
- Provide expert advice, training and guidance to staff and graduate research students
- Contribute to governance, policy development, compliance and performance reporting
- Undertake research, data analysis and business reporting to inform strategic decision‑making
- Drive continuous improvement in administrative processes and service delivery
About You
You bring a blend of strategic thinking, project coordination expertise and exceptional relationship‑building skills. You thrive in complex environments, enjoy working collaboratively, and have a strong understanding of research or graduate research administration.
You will also have:
- A relevant degree with extensive experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated success in delivering impactful projects and initiatives
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
- High‑level organisational and planning capability, with a focus on service excellence
- Advanced digital literacy and the ability to adapt to new systems and tools
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience managing data and reporting
- Knowledge of university research or graduate research processes (desirable)
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.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Learn more about Monash.
Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
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'.
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. Casilda Black, Senior Research Manager, 9902 9143, casilda.black@monash.edu
Position Description: Research and Graduate Research Projects Coordinator
Applications Close: Wednesday 4 February 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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