Research Manager

Job No.: 697285

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $124343 - $137251 pa HEW Level 08 (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

Research doesnt manage itself and within Monashs Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences the scale and ambition of the work demands someone who can bring genuine rigour to the operational side of discovery. This continuing full-time role sits at the intersection of research strategy and delivery where your ability to translate intent into action directly shapes health outcomes.

What Youll Be Driving

• Oversee end-to-end research project management from grant application through to reporting
• Coordinate cross-functional teams external collaborators and stakeholder communications to keep complex projects on track
• Monitor budgets timelines and compliance requirements across concurrent research activities
• Identify process improvements that strengthen research operations and support academic output

What Youll Bring

• Demonstrated experience managing research projects or programs within a university research institute or equivalent environment
• Strong understanding of Australian research funding frameworks including ARC or NHMRC grant processes
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multi-disciplinary teams without losing attention to detail
• Familiarity with health and medical research governance ethics frameworks or clinical trial oversight
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills suited to academic and professional audiences
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline; postgraduate study or research experience highly regarded

About Monash University

At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something groundbreaking a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive 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: Dr Jayamini Illesinghe Director Research Strategy and Services

Position Description:Research Manager

Applications Close:Sunday 30 August 2026 11:55pm AEST

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