Senior Research Manager
Job No.: 666509
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 30 April 2025
Remuneration: $135,417 - $143,738 pa HEW Level 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
Are you passionate about leading research initiatives and driving strategic direction in a world-class academic environment? Monash University’s Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is seeking a dynamic Senior Research Manager to join our team.
About the Role:
As the Senior Research Manager, you will provide leadership and strategic direction for all research activities within the Faculty. Collaborating closely with the Director, Research and Research Degrees, and the Deputy Dean (Research), you will manage our research portfolio, encompassing policy and program development, strategic initiatives, data management, and financial oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic planning and development of research initiatives
- Develop and implement policies and processes in collaboration with senior staff
- Provide expert advice and recommendations on strategic initiatives and funding schemes
- Coordinate faculty participation in benchmarking and research quality evaluations
- Manage the Faculty’s research support budget of up to $5 million
- Oversee research administration across all campuses
- Support and advise senior leadership in decision-making processes
- Participate actively in University committees and contribute to strategic planning
- Manage initiatives for early and mid-career researchers and oversee the Faculty’s prizes and awards strategy
What We’re Looking For:
- Postgraduate qualifications with extensive, relevant experience and/or equivalent management expertise
- In-depth understanding of the academic environment, including knowledge of University and Faculty policies
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills
- Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record of motivating and managing teams
- High-level interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships and networks
- Advanced computer literacy, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – 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.
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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 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: Dr Svetozar Kovacevic, Director, Research and Graduate Research at Monash University, svetozar.kovacevic@monash.edu
Position Description: Senior Research Manager
Applications Close: Wednesday 2 October 2024, 11:55pm AEST
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