Research Manager

Full-Time, Fixed-Term Appointment for 3 years_
- Reference number: 134325016**About the position**:
**As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.**
- Lead a holistic team spanning strategy, operations, and engagement
- Drive impact and growth of the Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare through high-level partnerships and stakeholder engagement
- Join a dynamic team driving evidence-based healthcare innovation

**Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including**:

- Free staff car parking
- 36.75 hour standard work week
- Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements#
- Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
- Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
- 17.5% of base salary leave loading
- Staff wellbeing program
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
- Study assistance for staff and dependents#
- Corporate health and finance discounts
- Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
- Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

The Research Manager - Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare plays a pivotal role in delivering strategic, operational, and administrative leadership to support the Institute’s research excellence. Working closely with the Institute Director, researcher staff and stakeholders; this role provides high-level advice and operational oversight across finance, HR, logistics, and administration. With a strong focus on team culture, governance, financial management and stakeholder engagement, the Research Manager will ensure that the Institute grows it’s research capacity and capability, operates efficiently and remains aligned with university standards and research priorities.

This position is instrumental in advancing the Institute’s national and international profile through robust relationship management, strategic planning and reporting, and external engagement. The role also contributes to team-building and research development activities (including grant and funding support), research metric reporting, and coordination of events and communications. The Research Manager will lead a small professional team and ensure that researchers are effectively supported to focus on achieving high-impact outcomes.

**About the person**:
The ideal applicant will have:

- A relevant university degree and a minimum of five years’ experience in a comparable role, with strong knowledge of current issues and trends in management and research.
- Proven leadership and operational management experience within a complex organisational environment.
- Team leadership experience and creating a positive culture combined with an innovative and collaborative working environment.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high-level strategic advice and support to senior executives.
- Strong financial, HR, and business administration skills, including reporting and compliance.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience managing national and international partnerships.

**Salary details**:
The salary for the position commences at $112,653.85 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.

The fixed term of this employment contract will be for up to three years, with twelve months' probation. The prospect of conversion to a continuing employment contract will be discussed at the end of the contract term.

**Additional information**:
**Application and submission details**:
For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria.

**Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 11 May 2025.**- Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty._

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).

Please advise the Talent Acquisition Team if you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you at anytime during the recruitment process.

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**Applications close**:
11th May 2025