Research Operations Manager Full-time

Senior Research Operations Manager

Senior leadership role at the forefront of diabetes technology / deliver high-impact clinical trials across multiple institutions / shape strategy, partnerships and research culture

Apply now to shape transformative diabetes technology research and lead high-performing multidisciplinary clinical trial teams.

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 In this senior role, you will lead end-to-end operations for pioneering diabetes technology clinical trials and research. You will shape strategy, partnerships and teams across St Vincent's Hospital and the University of Melbourne. Your work will directly improve care and quality of life for people living with diabetes.

What you will deliver:

• Lead strategic planning, budgeting and resource allocation for a portfolio of complex, multi-site diabetes clinical trials.
• Oversee compliant study start-up, conduct and close-out, ensuring ethical, legal and regulatory standards are consistently met.
• Manage, mentor and develop multidisciplinary research teams, embedding clear expectations, performance frameworks and supportive professional development.
• Build and sustain high-value partnerships with clinicians, academics, industry, funders and community stakeholders across institutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in research operations, processes, documentation, data integrity and reporting to meet project milestones.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in health, medical or related discipline, with substantial experience leading multidisciplinary research teams.
• Bring extensive experience managing first-in-human and large multi-site clinical trials phases 0–4 with impeccable protocol compliance.
• Demonstrate strong people leadership, setting clear expectations, managing performance and cultivating collaborative, high-performing research cultures.
• Apply deep knowledge of ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks governing human research, specimens and clinical trial conduct.
• Exhibit proven capability in strategic, operational and business planning, budget oversight and influencing executive-level decision making.
• Thrive working autonomously in complex environments, juggling competing deadlines while exercising sound judgement and proactive problem-solving.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

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

Your new team – Department of Medicine You will join the Department of Medicine at St Vincent's Hospital, a key node of Melbourne Medical School. The Diabetes Technology Research Group leads clinical research integrating advanced devices with care for people living with diabetes. Working with clinicians, scientists and professional staff, you will collaborate across hospitals, universities and industry partners, including ACADI. The team values collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity and accountability, supporting innovation that translates discoveries into better patient outcomes.

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:

• Visit “apply with us” to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• 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.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact David O'Neal at dno@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Dijana Pourgoutzidis at hr-careers@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: 13 May 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.