Senior Engagement and Project Officer
Job No.: 692100
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $106,789 - $117,128 pa HEW Level 07 (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
Join the Research and Graduate Research Services Team in the Faculty of Information Technology and play a pivotal role in supporting the end to end delivery of projects that support research excellence and strategic engagement.
As the Senior Engagement and Project Officer you will be a key liaison point between the project team, wider portfolio, University and internal and external client groups. You’ll ensure project deliverables are met on time and to a high standard.
Working closely with the Group Manager Research and Graduate Research, you will develop project documentation, updates and reports, and provide expert administrative and coordination support to support project objectives. You’ll also lead liaison and engagement activities with government, industry, business and university stakeholders at the research‑practice‑policy interface.
In this role, you will:
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Coordinate high-level project activities, working with stakeholders to scope and plan project deliverables and ensure timely delivery of outcomes
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Serve as a central liaison point for internal and external stakeholders
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Prepare position papers, briefings, reports and presentations for a range of audiences
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Coordinate external industry engagement activities by initiating and progressing partner interactions
If you thrive in a dynamic environment, build strong relationships, and bring a proactive, solutions‑focused approach to complex project work then apply today!
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 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 world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
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 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: Steven Gardner, Manager, Strategic Research Development and Engagement, Steven.Gardner@monash.edu
Position Description: Senior Engagement and Project Officer
Applications Close: Tuesday 7 April 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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