Group Manager, Research and Graduate Research

Job No.: 690187

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $191,131 pa Level 10A (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

Join a world‑leading Faculty and shape the future of research and graduate research at scale.

The Faculty of Information Technology is seeking an exceptional Group Manager, Research and Graduate Research - a strategic leader ready to drive high-impact initiatives and help define the future of our research ecosystem.

In this pivotal role, you will work alongside the Deputy Dean (Research) and Associate Dean (Graduate Research), providing expert strategic advice and steering the development and execution of the Faculty’s research and graduate research vision, aligned with Impact 2030. Your deep understanding of the national and global research landscape - combined with your knowledge of the University’s strengths - will position you as a key influencer in shaping our long‑term research success.

As our new Group Manager, you will lead and inspire a high‑performing team to deliver a range of critical, forward‑looking activities, including:

• Driving the identification and conversion of major, high-impact research funding opportunities to meet ambitious growth targets
• Leading strategic HDR recruitment to nurture a vibrant, innovative research culture
• Building and strengthening partnerships across industry, government, and academia
• Enabling meaningful international research collaboration and elevating the Faculty’s global footprint

To thrive in this role, you will bring a relevant postgraduate qualification and extensive experience in postgraduate and research administration. You’ll be known for your ability to build strong relationships, provide high-level strategic advice, and engage effectively with industry, research bodies, and key stakeholders. Your leadership will be instrumental in accelerating the Faculty’s research excellence and innovation agenda.

If you are a visionary research leader ready to make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About Monash University

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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

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, neurodiverse 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: Ms Kerrie Weippert-Rowe, Faculty General Manager, +61 3 9905 5226

Position Description: Group Manager, Research & Graduate Research

Applications Close: Tuesday 24 February 2026, 11:55PM AEDT