Manager, Research Operations
Manager, Research Operations
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
About This Opportunity
The Childrens Intensive Care Research Program (ChIRP) based at the Child Health Research Centre is seeking an experienced and proactive Research Operations Manager to oversee the operational and financial delivery of high-impact paediatric intensive care research.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside an internationally recognised team of clinicians and researchers contributing to projects that drive change in critical care practice. You will play a key role in supporting program delivery contract negotiation stakeholder engagement and strategic process improvements in a dynamic purpose-driven environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
Lead day-to-day program operations ensuring project milestones are met systems are efficient and progress is effectively tracked across a portfolio of clinical research initiatives.
Manage funding contracts and research agreements including negotiations with internal and external partners while ensuring alignment with legal ethical and funding requirements.
Oversee program financials including budget planning expenditure tracking financial forecasting and reporting for both internal stakeholders and funding bodies.
Foster stakeholder relationships and team coordination collaborating with researchers partner organisations and support teams to ensure smooth research delivery and strong governance.
This is a part-time (60%) fixed-term position through until December 2026 at HEW Level 8.
About You
Demonstrated experience in the planning delivery and management of research in a team environment including monitoring and reporting.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in contracts and contractual negotiations. Experience with research funding agreements would be an advantage.
An understanding and/or experience of Government funding schemes especially those with industry linkages and cross-institutional collaborations.
Demonstrated strategic and operational planning and management skills including financial management project management intellectual property risk management and associated business reporting.
High level proficiency in the use of computer systems; particularly office applications and an understanding of the Universitys financial management and research systems (or similar systems) would be an advantage.
Highly developed interpersonal influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to build both internal and external relationships and networks with key stakeholders.
Highly developed written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to write briefings and strategic reports.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks including: right to work in Australia criminal check and education check.
Questions
For more information about this opportunity please contact Professor Kristen Gibbons.
For application inquiries please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at stating the job requisition IDin the subject line.
Want to Apply
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered please ensure you upload:
Resume
A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the About You section
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. Were dedicated to equity diversity and inclusion fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. Were committed to attracting retaining and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances please contact .
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair equitable and inclusive selection process which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.
Candidates who dont meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Tuesday 5th August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-54263). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday 12th August 2025.
#LI-DNI
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
