Indigenous Research Project Manager
Job No.: 695120
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: HEW 8 $124,343 - $137,251 (plus 17% super)
- Identified role. Open to Indigenous applicants only
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Research Excellence the focus of this role will be to oversee and deliver research services to support the operations of the DVC Indigenous Portfolio.
As the successful candidate you will be responsible for managing and coordinating projects aligned to the strategic goals for the Monash Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Framework, focusing on engagement, research and capacity building.
You will ensure Indigenous HDRs have access to tailored support services, including mentoring programs, networking opportunities, and specific guidance on navigating the research environment within the university.
The appointee will have:
● Undergraduate qualifications and relevant experience; or
● extensive experience and leadership expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
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.
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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.
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: Professor Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch (Taungurung), Associate Dean (Indigenous) - Faculty of Engineering, Director of Indigenous Research Excellence - Office of the DVC Indigenous, +61 3 (9905 4979)
Position Description: Indigenous Research Project Manager
Applications Close: Wednesday 15 July 11:55pm AEST
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