Research Database Manager

Research Database Manager

Job No.: 692778

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Part-time fraction 0.6

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $120138 - $132610 pa HEW 8 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

The Research Database Manager plays a key role in supporting the Facultys education and research activities through the development management and effective use of commercial data platforms. These resources support research projects teaching materials curriculum design and student skill development. The role oversees database selection vendor relationships contracts payments and compliance while ensuring platforms remain relevant cost effective and aligned with Faculty priorities.

Working closely with academic and professional staff the Research Database Manager provides advice on database access data extraction project-specific data solutions software and Gen AI use and basic coding support for teaching and research. The role also promotes database capability through workshops newsletters and online forums while reviewing usage costs and research outputs to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

As the successful candidate you will hold a PhD or relevant Masters/Honours qualification with equivalent professional experience in a related discipline with demonstrated expertise in managing large datasets for research and educational purposes. You will bring experience in contract and budget management strong technical skills in SAS STATA R and Python and excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships across staff students and external stakeholders. A proactive organised and solutions-focused approach together with a passion for supporting academic activities and continuous improvement will see you thrive in this role.

About Monash University

AtMonash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something ground breaking a place where great things happen.

We value difference anddiversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion aninclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 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 worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in the worlds 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.

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 neurodivergent 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 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: Please contact Professor Huu Nhan Duong at

Position Description:Research Database Manager

Applications Close: Sunday 10th of May 2026 11:55pm AEST

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