Research Strategy Project Officer

• Role type: Full-time; Fixed term (10 months)
• Department: Melbourne Research and Enterprise, Chancellery
• Salary: UOM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super

Strategic role Advancing Research 2030 / collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholder’s / coordinate flagship impact initiatives

Step into a central strategy role and help shape research impact and translation across the University.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, 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.

• Your next career opportunity:
• You will coordinate strategic research impact projects that support the University’s Advancing Research 2030 ambitions.
• You will gain high-level exposure through preparing briefs, reports and committee support for senior University leaders.

What you will deliver:

Prepare clear, concise research, analysis, reports, correspondence, briefings and presentations for senior University leaders.

Coordinate and administer research impact projects, including frameworks, ecosystem mapping, forums and related strategic initiatives.

Manage end-to-end delivery of the Lens of Discovery Photography Competition and the Reel Impact Prize.

Maintain and update research impact content across digital platforms, including the Research Hub and Research Gateway.

Provide high-quality secretariat support for key committees and working groups, ensuring actions and deadlines are met.

You may be a great fit if you:

Hold a degree-level qualification and bring relevant experience in project coordination or policy-focused environments.

Demonstrate strong written communication skills, producing clear, concise reports, briefings and presentations for senior audiences.

Exhibit proven project coordination capability, managing timelines, documentation and delivery across multiple concurrent activities.

Conduct thorough desktop research, synthesising complex information into evidence-based advice and options.

Build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders and collaborate across teams in large, complex organisations.

Handle sensitive information with discretion while exercising sound judgement and practical problem-solving skills.

• 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:

Build future financial security with 17% superannuation

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

• Your new team:
• You will join Melbourne Research and Enterprise, a collaborative team driving the University’s research strategy and impact.
• The portfolio brings together research strategy, management and enterprise functions to support world-class, socially impactful research.
• You will work with colleagues across Chancellery and Faculties, gaining broad networks and insight into institutional decision-making.

• Be Yourself
• The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
• We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au

Application essentials:

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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

For queries related to this specific position, contact Matthew Holmes at m.holmes@unimelb.edu.au

For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at alessandro.storani@unimelb.edu.au

For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: ​ Wednesday 14 October 2026 -11:55PM ; Melbourne time zone.

• Position Description: PD_JR-017516 Research Strategy Project Officer.docx
• PD_JR-017516 Research Strategy Project Officer.pdf