Senior Manager, Research Platforms

• Based at our Geelong or Burwood Campus hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 10 $% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong Melbourne and regional Victoria youll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare gyms medical centres cafes accessible public transport and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services ongoing professional development opportunities and inclusive supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether youre working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

About the role

This is an opportunity to shape the future of research technology at Deakin. Working across research digital and external partners youll take a holistic accountable approach to a complex and highly fragmented environmentbringing together diverse platforms enabling critical business functions and creating greater cohesion across the research lifecycle.

Comfortable navigating ambiguity youll have the opportunity to shape the journey rather than simply follow a roadmap. Your experience in research and/or higher education combined with exposure to complex technology ecosystems will be key to success. Youll lead and grow a team of three building capability and delivering meaningful change across the organisation.

As the Senior Manager Research Platforms you will:

• Provide strategic leadershipacross research platforms enterprise applications and technology capabilities to deliver the Universitys research priorities and objectives.
• Drive innovation and transformationacross the end-to-end research lifecycle enhancing operational effectiveness and the experience of researchers and support staff.
• Influence executive decision-makingby translating organisational insights into clear strategies priorities and actions that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Lead cross-University collaboration and capability uplift aligning priorities removing delivery barriers and fostering high-performing teams and strategic partnerships.
• Strengthen governance risk and performanceby ensuring technology environments are effectively supported maintained compliant and continuously improved.

To be successful youll have:

• Postgraduate qualificationssupported by extensive relevant professional experience.
• Senior leadership experiencemanaging major functions portfolios and strategic initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-makingwith the ability to navigate complex environments.
• Executive-level influence and stakeholder engagement with a proven ability to shape organisational outcomes.
• Expertise in governance risk and performance management with a strong understanding of policy and organisational context.

Heres how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Kevin Brown (Associate Director Business Systems) on

For a copy of the position description please see below:

Senior Manager Research Platforms - HEW

Applications for this position close on Thursday 3^rd September 2026

Are You Ready

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all abilities cultures sexual orientation and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Genderbased Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Genderbased Violence during the course of their previous employment or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced genderbased violence. A Yes response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the Universitys safety obligations.