Research and Graduate Research Projects Coordinator

Monash • Clayton, NC

10d • $106,789 - $117,128

About The Position

The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is the largest and most comprehensive health faculty in Australia, consistently ranked among the world’s best. Our people—over 63,000 graduates and thousands of staff—are united by a vision to improve the human condition through education, research and clinical excellence. We are now seeking a Research and Graduate Research Projects Coordinator to play a pivotal role in advancing the Faculty’s research and graduate research priorities. In this dynamic and influential role, you will coordinate specialised projects and strategic initiatives that support the Faculty’s research and graduate research portfolios. Working closely with senior academic leaders—including the Deputy Dean (Research) and Associate Dean (Graduate Research)—you’ll provide expert advice, drive best‑practice processes, and help shape initiatives that strengthen research performance and graduate research excellence. You’ll build strong relationships across schools, departments and central units, ensuring seamless service delivery and high‑quality administrative support. From developing grant pipelines and supporting pre‑award submissions to coordinating governance, policy review, data analysis and reporting, your work will directly contribute to the Faculty’s strategic success.

Requirements

• A relevant degree with extensive experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated success in delivering impactful projects and initiatives
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• High‑level organisational and planning capability, with a focus on service excellence
• Advanced digital literacy and the ability to adapt to new systems and tools
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience managing data and reporting

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of university research or graduate research processes

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination and implementation of specialised research and graduate research projects
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the Faculty and University
• Support high‑quality grant development processes and strategic funding initiatives
• Provide expert advice, training and guidance to staff and graduate research students
• Contribute to governance, policy development, compliance and performance reporting
• Undertake research, data analysis and business reporting to inform strategic decision‑making
• Drive continuous improvement in administrative processes and service delivery

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level