Research Coordinator jobs in Monash University VIC

The Opportunity

The Faculty of Information Technology has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Development Coordinator to join our Research, Development and Engagement team in the Faculty Office.

In this pivotal role you will deliver high quality research support, lead budget development support and provide complex administrative services. Your primary focus will be centred on NHMRC, MRFF and international funding opportunities to facilitate the growth of the Faculties research performance.

You will act as a key liaison point, working closely with senior academics including the Heads of Department, Directors of Research and Lab Directors as well as internal and external client groups to align research activities with the Faculty and University research strategy.

To be successful in this role you will bring demonstrated experience in research development including providing specialist and technical advice for medical and international grants, project coordination and strategic grant reviews. You will have a deep understanding of NHMRC, MRFF grants as well as international grants, exceptional editing skills to improve grant quality and the ability to build strong collaborative networks.

If you are an experienced research management professional ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the advancement of the Faculty’s research objectives, then apply today!

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Anna Phan, Manager, Strategic Research Development and Engagement, Faculty of Information Technology, anna.Phan@monash.edu

Position Description: Senior Research Development Coordinator

Applications Close: Thursday 30 July 2026, 11:55pm AEST

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