"Manager, Research Partnerships"

Your next career opportunity

As the Manager Research Partnerships, you will lead the charge in developing research funding and opportunities across diverse sectors. You will work closely with the Director Research and the Business Development team to foster impactful collaborations, enhance strategic partnerships, and support the successful delivery of major grants. This role offers you the chance to drive transformative initiatives and contribute to the global scientific community.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide Strategic Research Advice: Advise research staff on emerging funding opportunities and develop partnerships to leverage research outcomes.
• Drive Collaborative Research Strategies: Work with the Business Development team to enhance collaboration within the Faculty and externally.
• Foster Academic Research Capacity: Identify funding opportunities, plan workshops, and manage training and mentoring activities.
• Lead Faculty Support Strategy: Develop and lead strategies for ARC Linkage Programme schemes and strategic research initiatives.

You may be a great fit if:

You will leverage your strategic thinking and leadership skills to drive research partnerships, enhance collaboration, and deliver creative solutions within the Faculty of Science.

You may also:

• Be experienced in preparing research proposals and budgets for major grant applications.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrate organisational and project management skills to develop and maintain programs.
• Have knowledge or experience in the STEM sectors.
• Exhibit personal qualities of leadership, teamwork, and innovation.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – “Faculty of Science”

Science at Melbourne is a global leader across discovery and applied scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.

Our strength is our breadth of expertise. The Faculty is home to seven schools: Agriculture, Food & Ecosystem Sciences; BioSciences; Chemistry; Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences; Mathematics & Statistics; Physics; and Melbourne Veterinary School.

Role type: Full-Time / Fixed Term until 30 Dec 2026
Faculty: Science
Salary: UoM 9 - $146,049 - $151,951 p.a. plus 17% super

• Drive research excellence within the Faculty of Science
• Apply now to lead innovative research partnerships and shape the future of scientific collaboration
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Oliver at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 5th January 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-007028 Manager, Research Partnerships_PD.docx