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Indigenous Research Project Manager

Job No.: 681754

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment 

Remuneration: $120,138 - $132,610, HEW Level 8 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

  • Identified role. Open to Indigenous applicants only
  • Join our inclusive, collaborative community
  • Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Strategic Initiatives, the focus of this role will be to perform and oversee a range of significant and complex activities that play a critical role in supporting the achievement of exceptional research services.

As the successful candidate you will be responsible for managing, overseeing and preparing briefs and strategic planning documents, recruiting and developing higher degree research candidates, undertaking complex analysis, providing expert advice and training, while ensuring a compliant and safe research environment.

The appointee will have:

  • Undergraduate qualifications and relevant experience; or
  • extensive experience and leadership expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

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 make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is 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 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: Professor Tristan Kennedy, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) and Senior Vice-President, +61 3 9905 5033

Position Description: Indigenous Research Project Manager

Applications Close: Friday 11 July 2025, 11:55pm AEST

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Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations, and pays its respects to their elders, past and present.