Academic ConnectResearch Infrastructure Development Manager
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UoM 10 - $156,480 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UoM 10 - $156,480 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
- Lead ground-breaking infrastructure initiatives / Enhance research coordination and platform provisioning / Drive strategic innovation in a prestigious University setting
- Apply now to help shape the future of research infrastructure and lead transformative projects at the University of Melbourne.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.
Your next career opportunity
As the Research Infrastructure Development Manager, you will spearhead the advancement of the University's collaborative research infrastructure strategy, enhancing coordination and platform provisioning. You'll lead a dedicated team, driving continuous improvement in processes and systems, while playing a pivotal role in attracting and retaining top-tier research staff. This position offers you the chance to work across organisational boundaries, influencing key decisions and contributing to the University's research excellence.
As the Research Infrastructure Development Manager, you will spearhead the advancement of the University's collaborative research infrastructure strategy, enhancing coordination and platform provisioning. You'll lead a dedicated team, driving continuous improvement in processes and systems, while playing a pivotal role in attracting and retaining top-tier research staff. This position offers you the chance to work across organisational boundaries, influencing key decisions and contributing to the University's research excellence.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Strategic Infrastructure Initiatives: Design, implement, and continuously improve processes and systems for efficient platform management.
- Manage Collaborative Programs: Oversee the Melbourne Collaborative Research Infrastructure Program, ensuring optimal budget management and performance reporting.
- Drive Costing and Pricing Projects: Lead the Research Platform Costing and Pricing project to optimise cross-organisational pricing and cost recovery.
- Enhance Research Infrastructure Operations: Analyse and report on operations to inform strategic planning and future capability initiatives.
You may be a great fit if:
You will have a strong background in managing research infrastructure platforms, coupled with excellent communication and leadership skills, enabling you to influence stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives in a complex University environment.
You will have a strong background in managing research infrastructure platforms, coupled with excellent communication and leadership skills, enabling you to influence stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives in a complex University environment.
You may also:
- Hold a tertiary degree in a technical or business discipline with relevant experience.
- Possess expertise in operational management of research infrastructure and platform technologies.
- Demonstrate exceptional communication skills to influence stakeholders at various levels.
- Have proven project management and process design capabilities with attention to detail.
- Exhibit strong leadership skills, with experience in team management and strategic planning.
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 fulfilment, including:
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 fulfilment, including:
- 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
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
Your new team – Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding, and government agencies.
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding, and government agencies.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check. The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check. The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- A Professional Resume
- A one-page Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alessandro Storani via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
Applications close: 7 April 2026 - 11:55 PM (AEDT)
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