Manager, Projects and Partnerships
Job No.: 681182
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6)
Duration: Fixed term appointment until February 2027
Remuneration: $140,157 – $148,769 pa HEW 09 (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
As the Projects and Partnerships Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of impactful, partner-funded research initiatives that support Monash’s energy transition goals. The role advances the University’s strategic interests within the RACE for 2030 CRC and works closely with senior stakeholders across key initiatives including the Grid Innovation Hub and Woodside Monash Energy Partnership to build strong partnerships and support project development aligned with strategic business outcomes.
As the Projects and Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new funding opportunities, initiating and maintaining strategic partnerships, and managing the end-to-end delivery of complex research projects. This includes overseeing project planning, stakeholder engagement, risk and budget management, contract coordination, and preparation of strategic reports, while providing high-level advice to senior stakeholders to support the Monash Energy Institute’s external relations and institutional priorities.
As the successful candidate, you will have in-depth knowledge and experience of the Australian energy sector, and a proven track record in securing external research funding. You will harness your energy sector networks to explore new research and funding opportunities.You will demonstrate strong expertise in managing complex projects, strategic planning, and leading change within large organisations. Experience in guiding high-performing teams and working across the research and higher education sectors will be essential to excel in this role.
About Monash University
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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 hr-recruitment@monash.edu 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: Ms Samantha Lipscombe, Projects and Partnerships Manager, Monash Energy Institute, Faculty of Business and Economics, Samantha.Lipscombe@monash.edu
Position Description: Manager, Projects and Partnerships
Applications Close: Thursday 28th of August 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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