Senior Manager, Research Systems Support

University of Queensland

St Lucia, Australia
Base: $138,006.49 - $145,943.50 (hew 9); bonus/equ...
Hybrid
Leadership of professional teams
Stakeholder management across vendors
Understanding of university research lifecycles
This role provides strategic and operational leadership to the Research Systems Operations team to ensure core research management systems are reliable and user-centred

Job Summary

  • This role provides strategic and operational leadership to the Research Systems Operations team to ensure core research management systems are reliable and user-centred.
  • The position acts as the primary interface between researchers, business stakeholders, vendors, and technical IT teams to translate complex system capabilities into practical outcomes.
  • UQ offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible hybrid working arrangements, up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, and 17% superannuation.

Matching Summary

This role provides strategic and operational leadership to the Research Systems Operations team to ensure core research management systems are reliable and user-centred.

Salary

Base: $138,006.49 - $145,943.50 (HEW 9); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 17% super allowance plus other perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership of professional teams
  • Stakeholder management across vendors
  • Understanding of university research lifecycles
  • Executive-level communication skills
  • Project management within defined timeframes

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for improving research systems
  • High-level digital literacy
  • Collaborative cross-organisational work style
  • Service mindset in complex environments

Key Requirements

  • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
  • Extensive experience leading professional teams
  • Verification of right to work in Australia

Work Rights

Verification of right to work required

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