Senior Strategic Research Development Manager
Job No.: 684112
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $140,157 - $148,769 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Drive research success as Senior Strategic Research Development Manager
- Collaborate across MNHS and University-wide portfolios
- Shape data-driven strategies for multi-million dollar initiatives
The Opportunity
Join the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (MNHS) as Senior Strategic Research Development Manager and manage major support programs for competitive external funding schemes such as NHMRC and ARC. The position plays a central role in research reporting and analytics that inform strategic decision-making across the Research portfolio and other Faculty areas, supporting the advancement of MNHS priorities in health and medical research.
The role oversees a broad range of strategic and operational activities, including planning, initiative development and evaluation of Faculty projects and opportunities. Working closely with colleagues across the Faculty and University, the position produces data-driven reports and internal proposals that position the faculty to respond effectively to an evolving research landscape.
Success in the role requires postgraduate qualifications with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and management expertise. The position also draws on extensive knowledge of competitive research funding, strong analytical and conceptual capability and highly developed skills in reporting, communication and relationship management.
This is a key leadership opportunity within MNHS and applications are invited from those who wish to contribute to the Faculty’s continuing success.
About Monash University
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To Apply
Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to
"How to apply for Monash Jobs".
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 Strategy and Services, +61 3 9905 2909, Svetozar.Kovacevic@monash.edu
Position Description: Senior Strategic Research Development Manager
Applications Close: Thursday 25 September 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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