Senior Project Officer (Research)

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate strategic research initiatives and institutional responses, including responsible research and open scholarship projects
• Provide high-quality analysis, reports, briefings, and presentations for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and senior leadership
• Manage complex projects and programs across multiple portfolios, ensuring effective governance, timelines, and stakeholder engagement
• Draft policies, consultation responses, and strategic submissions to government and sector bodies
• Synthesize diverse input and recommendations to shape University-wide research policy and governance

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and substantial related professional experience
• Proven experience in research administration, government, or higher education within a large, complex organization
• Advanced project management capability, including the ability to monitor and evaluate multiple concurrent initiatives
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to produce persuasive materials for senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguous issues and negotiate creative solutions
• Ability to maintain detailed records and manage competing priorities independently
• Current valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements and progressive leave provisions (including parental, gender affirmation, and cultural leave)
• Career development opportunities and access to tailored leadership programs and learning platforms
• Salary packaging options and access to various discounted services
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including an Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

The University of Melbourne is a leading institution dedicated to benefiting society through the transformative impact of education and research. Our Chancellery Research and Enterprise team shapes and delivers the University’s overarching research strategy, partnering with faculties and institutes to enable research with real-world impact.