Senior Manager, Strategy, Projects and Portfolio Planning
Job No.: 684687
Location: Clayton Campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 month appointment
Remuneration: $184,668 pa HEW Level 10A (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
The Senior Manager, Strategy, Projects and Portfolio Planning plays a pivotal role in progressing strategic and operational initiatives across the Chief Operating Officer (COO) portfolio. Acting as a key advisor and liaison point, the Senior Manager provides high-level support to the Chief of Staff and represents the COO’s interests across a range of internal and external governance and leadership forums.
Building strong partnerships with the COO Portfolio senior leadership team, senior stakeholders and functional expertise, the role ensures projects are aligned with the University’s strategic priorities.
The Senior Manager will prepare high-quality papers, briefings and reports for senior leadership and University governance committees, and play an integral role in business planning, performance improvement and cultural development within the COO portfolio.
To be successful in this role you will have a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, supported by extensive experience in senior stakeholder engagement, strategic and operational planning in complex environments. You will bring outstanding analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills, with a proven ability to influence, negotiate and lead high-level initiatives. A strong understanding of university operations, governance structures and a commitment to excellence will be critical to your success.
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. 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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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'. Please address the key selection criteria as part of your cover letter.
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 background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Emily Spencer, Chief of Staff - Portfolio of the Chief Operating Officer, emily.spencer@monash.edu
Position Description: Senior Manager, Strategy, Projects and Portfolio Planning
Applications Close: Monday 13 October 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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