Research Hub Manager
Job No.: 688934
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3 year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $120,138 - $132,610 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
The Faculty of Engineering is seeking an experienced Research Hub Manager to oversee the research, administrative and operational functions of the ARC Hub for Cyber-Farming for Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture.
Reporting to the Hub Director, the role manages strategic and operational activities including stakeholder engagement, governance, financial and resource management, compliance with ARC and University requirements, and continuous business improvement. The position works closely with the Hub Director, Deputy Hub Director and Theme Leaders to support the delivery, growth and impact of the Hub, while coordinating activities that enhance its research profile and public visibility.
The Research Hub Manager provides high-level strategic and operational advice to the Hub’s senior leadership team and advisory committee, supporting effective decision-making and the achievement of the Hub’s priorities.
About you:
A postgraduate qualification at MBA or PhD level in a STEM discipline is desirable, as is experience within the Monash University ecosystem. You will bring demonstrated experience managing complex research initiatives and operating effectively at both strategic and operational levels.
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 make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.
At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is 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
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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'. 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: Associate Professor Chao Chen, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, chao.chen@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Hub Manager
Applications Close: Thursday 29 January 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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