Manager, Research Operations (Project)
Job No.: 693068
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 6-month fixed-term appointment (secondment opportunity)
Remuneration: $124,343 - $137,251 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 Information Technology is seeking an experienced and proactive Manager to provide essential operational continuity and targeted delivery across the Faculty’s core research functions.
In this 6-month secondment, you will play a critical role in maintaining the operational continuity and targeted delivery across the Faculty’s core research reporting, planning and post-award functions. Reporting to the Group Manager, Research and Graduate Research, you will oversee academic performance and promotions reporting, Faculty research income reporting, portfolio operational planning and KPI reporting, and post‑award monitoring and compliance.
You will also provide oversight of the Faculty’s research portfolio budget and lead a small team of two staff to ensure continuity of service, timely delivery of key outputs, and strong support for Faculty leadership.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior operational role, contribute to high‑impact research support, and further develop leadership capability within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
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.
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: Steven Gardner, Group Manager, Research and Graduate Research, Steven.Gardner@monash.edu
Position Description: Manager, Research Operations (Project)
Applications Close: Monday 11 May 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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