Role type
Full Time; Fixed-term for two years
Department
Chancellery Research and Enterprise
Salary
UOM 8 - $125,191- $135,504 p.a plus 17% super
Key role highlights
* Senior research strategy role within Chancellery Research and Enterprise
* Lead strategic research projects that strengthen the University's resilience, impact and global reputation.
* Invest in you – 17% superannuation and a benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
About the University
The University of Melbourne is dedicated to transforming society through education and research.
Career opportunity
You will lead strategic research projects that shape university-wide responses to emerging opportunities, risks and reforms. You will work closely with senior leaders, providing high-quality analysis, advice and coordination across portfolios and faculties. You will deepen your expertise in research policy, governance and sector strategy.
What You Will Deliver
* Lead and coordinate strategic research initiatives and institutional responses, including responsible research and open scholarship initiatives.
* Provide high-quality analysis, reports, briefings and presentations for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and senior university leaders.
* Manage projects and programs spanning multiple portfolios, ensuring clear governance, timelines, documentation and effective stakeholder engagement.
* Draft policies, consultation responses and strategic submissions to government and sector bodies, synthesising diverse input and recommendations.
* Foster a collaborative, respectful team culture and share best practice in research strategy, policy and project delivery.
Qualifications
* Hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, combined with substantial related professional experience.
* Bring experience in research, research administration, government or higher education within large, complex organisations.
* Demonstrate advanced project management capability, including monitoring, evaluation and concurrent delivery of multiple initiatives.
* Excel at producing clear, persuasive written materials and communicating complex issues to diverse senior stakeholders.
* Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ambiguous issues, negotiating workable, creative solutions across stakeholder groups.
* Maintain detailed records, manage competing priorities independently and use digital tools to support efficient project delivery.
Benefits
* Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by a commitment to inclusion and well-being.
* Career development opportunities, including access to tailored programs and learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning.
* Progressive leave provisions to empower work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.
* Salary packaging and discounted services (e.g., Bupa health insurance) and unique cultural and recreational benefits.
* Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.
Team
You will join Chancellery Research and Enterprise, which shapes and delivers the University's overarching research strategy. The team partners with faculties, institutes and professional divisions to enable transformational research with real-world impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Accessibility
We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Application Essentials
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* You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
* A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.
* Please upload your resume and a cover letter.
Contact
* For queries related to this specific position, contact Katherine Nesbitt Tel +61 3 8344 2643 Email k.nesbitt@unimelb.edu.au
* For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at alessandro.storani@unimelb.edu.au
* For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or athr-careers@unimelb.edu.au.
Applications close Sunday 24 May 2026 - 11:55 pm Melbourne time zone.
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