Manager, Research Operations

Monash • Clayton, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Monash University’s Faculty of Information Technology is seeking a strategic and experienced Research Operations Manager to lead the operations function across the Faculty’s research portfolio. The role is responsible for developing and implementing efficient, compliant, and scalable systems, processes, and resources that support research activities. It works closely with senior academic and professional staff on strategic planning, governance, and the delivery of research and funding activities, with a focus on improving administration, automation, and service efficiency.

The position leads post-award processes and establishes robust compliance, risk management, and quality assurance frameworks. It also oversees strategic budget planning for the research portfolio, managing a budget of up to $5 million and ensuring accurate forecasting and resource allocation. The successful candidate will bring significant experience in research or academic operations in a large, complex organisation, strong leadership and research management capabilities, and a collaborative, data-driven approach to improving operations.

Requirements

• Significant experience in research or academic operations within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong leadership, business process, and research management capabilities.
• Ability to manage systems and lead teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• A data-driven approach and strategic mindset to drive improvements in research operations.
• Application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operations function within the Faculty’s research portfolio.
• Develop and implement efficient, compliant, and scalable systems, processes, and resources for research support functions.
• Collaborate with senior academic and professional staff on strategic planning, governance, and the execution of research and funding activities.
• Improve and streamline research operations, particularly administration, automation, and service efficiency.
• Lead post-award processes and ensure compliance, risk management, and quality assurance frameworks are in place.
• Oversee strategic research portfolio budget planning, including management of a budget of up to $5 million, accurate forecasting, and resource allocation.

Benefits

• 17% employer superannuation
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Policies supporting staff to combine work and personal commitments, including support for parents
• Inclusive and respectful workplace culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed