Manager, Strategic Research Analysis and Reporting

• Permanent/Continuing full-time appointment
• Level 8/9: $120866 - $% Superannuation

About the Role

The Manager Strategic Research Analysis and Reporting leads the development and delivery of the Universitys research performance management and reporting framework. You will oversee the creation and continual improvement of strategic reporting assets ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and research success measures. Working with significant autonomy you will coordinate the collection analysis and presentation of qualitative and quantitative data to support strategic planning compliance and the effective communication of the Universitys research performance.

Reporting to the DVC Research and Innovation and embedded within the Research and Innovation portfolio you will collaborate with senior executives academic leaders the Enterprise Data team and the Strategy Division. You will influence data integrity contribute to research information system development and build strong relationships across faculties and professional teams to ensure stakeholders have access to accurate timely and meaningful research insights.

About You

You hold a relevant tertiary qualification and bring experience developing performance management and reporting frameworks ideally in a research or higher education environment. Youre skilled at analysing diverse data sources aligning metrics with strategy and turning complex information into clear actionable insights.

You communicate confidently with senior leaders and researchers produce high quality reports and presentations and manage complex multi stakeholder projects with ease. You also understand the research landscape including performance metrics funding models and benchmarking frameworks such as ERA REF and QS rankings.

How to Apply

Click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of the advertisement. Youll be prompted to submit a resume and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information about this position please contact Matthew Perry Director Research Services Office on .

Position Description

Closing Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026 11:55 PM

As required by federal legislation prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender-based Violence during their previous employment or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the Universitys employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer and a recognised leader in gender equality we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse women disability LGBTIQ and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines.