Job Description
Job Description
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Based at our Geelong or Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
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Full-time and continuing
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HEW 10 $153,668 + 17% Superannuation
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Benefits for working with us!
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At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you'll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.
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About the role
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This is an opportunity to shape the future of research technology at Deakin. Working across research, digital and external partners, you'll take a holistic, accountable approach to a complex and highly fragmented environment-bringing together diverse platforms, enabling critical business functions and creating greater cohesion across the research lifecycle.
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Comfortable navigating ambiguity, you'll have the opportunity to shape the journey rather than simply follow a roadmap. Your experience in research and/or higher education,



combined with exposure to complex technology ecosystems, will be key to success. You'll lead and grow a team of three, building capability and delivering meaningful change across the organisation.
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As the Senior Manager, Research Platforms, you will:
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Provide strategic leadership across research platforms, enterprise applications and technology capabilities to deliver the University's research priorities and objectives.
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Drive innovation and transformation across the end-to-end research lifecycle, enhancing operational effectiveness and the experience of researchers and support staff.
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Influence executive decision-making by translating organisational insights into clear strategies, priorities and actions that deliver measurable outcomes.
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Lead cross-University collaboration and capability uplift, aligning priorities, removing delivery barriers and fostering high-performing teams and strategic partnerships.
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Strengthen governance, risk and performance by ensuring technology environments are effectively supported, maintained, compliant and continuously improved.
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To be successful, you'll have:
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Postgraduate qualifications supported by extensive relevant skilled experience.




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Senior leadership experience managing major functions, portfolios and strategic initiatives.
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Strong strategic thinking and decision-making with the ability to navigate complex environments.
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Executive-level influence and stakeholder engagement, with a proven ability to shape organisational outcomes.
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Expertise in governance, risk and performance management, with a strong understanding of policy and organisational context.
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Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:
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In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.
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Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender-based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender-based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender-based violence. A 'Yes' response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University's safety obligations.
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Applications for this position close on Thursday 3rd September, ****

📌 Senior Manager, Research Platforms (Victoria)
🏢 Deakin Alumni
📍 Victoria