Research Strategy & Support Manager- Faculty of Medicine & Health
University of New South Wales - Sydney NSW
3d ago , from University of New South Wales
Job no:
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Work type:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney, NSW
Categories:
Research Infrastructure, Management, Clinical/Medical Research
Employment Type: Full Time; 35 hours per week
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Competitive Remuneration Package - Senior Appointment
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
Position Summary
The Research Strategy and Support Manager is a senior leadership appointment within the Faculty of Medicine & Health, providing strategic and operational leadership of the Faculty's research support and infrastructure functions. Partnering closely with Faculty leadership, the role shapes and drives the strategic direction of the Faculty's research enterprise, aligning governance, investment, resources, systems and services to strengthen research performance, funding, impact, capability and HDR outcomes.
This role requires a strong, ambitious and strategic leader who can operate effectively in a complex setting, influence at senior levels, and mentor and develop high-performing teams. The successful candidate will lead strategic transformation, identify emerging opportunities and risks, build organisational capability and establish strong partnerships across the University and externally. As a highly visible senior appointment with significant scope and influence, the role also provides strong career development and progression opportunities.
Extensive experience in research development, funding strategy, Higher Degree Research (HDR) support, or research operations within a complex organisation.
Demonstrated experience shaping organisational strategy and exercising delegated authority to translate strategic priorities into major initiatives,



governance frameworks and measurable organisational outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to use data, reporting and analytics to inform decision-making, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
Demonstrated executive leadership of large, multidisciplinary professional teams responsible for delivering strategically significant organisational outcomes within a complex matrix environment.
Demonstrated strong operational management capability, including planning, priority setting, financial management, resource allocation and project management, in a complex high-volume environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change initiatives, including embedding new processes, systems or operating models.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits and Culture
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
10 days paid cultural leave per year
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here
Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, WWCC and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to adaptable work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Advertised:
27 Aug **** AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
17 Sep **** AUS Eastern Standard Time
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📌 Research Strategy & Support Manager- Faculty Of Medicine & Health (Sydney)
🏢 University Of New South Wales
📍 Sydney