In-Demand Research project manager Jobs in Australia

Research and Development Manager
AI Talent —Sydney NSW
- $70,000 - $120,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Research
- Work from home
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Clinical Project Manager
HeraMED Australia —Melbourne VIC
- From $11,000 a month
- Full-time
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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6d
Project Officer, Partnerships & Special Projects (V26/10038)
Blue Mountains City Council —Katoomba NSW
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
Indigenous Research Project Manager
Monash University —Clayton VIC
- $124,343 - $137,251 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
14d
Manager, Research
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Contract
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Parental leave
6d
Project Manager - Architectural Projects
Populous —Chippendale NSW
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Project Manager/Senior Project Manager
Southern Star Research —North Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Office
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Project Manager, Transnational Education
University of Canberra —Bruce SA
- $135,050 - $141,339 a year
- Full-time
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
5d
Change Manager - Mackay Hospital Expansion Project
Queensland Government —Mackay QLD
- Temporary
- Hospital experience
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
8d
Senior / Clinical Research Associate
IQVIA —North Sydney NSW
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Project Manager - Reporting for Better Cancer Outcomes
Cancer Institute (NSW) —Sydney NSW
- $132,236 - $156,231 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
8d
Project Management Analyst
IQVIA —Melbourne VIC
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
5d
Research Manager
Omnicom Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Business Manager - Equity Research
Barrenjoey —New South Wales
- Full-time
- Management
- Salesforce
- Research
6d
Project Manager - Reporting for Better Cancer Outcomes
NSW Health —St Leonards NSW
- $137,525 - $156,231 a year
- Temporary
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
7d
Project Establishment Manager
University Of Western Australia —Crawley WA
- $9 - $142,099 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
6h
Cardiothoracic Research Manager
St Vincent's Health Australia —Melbourne VIC
- $127,535.20 - $137,696.00 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
Associate Clinical Project Manager
IQVIA —North Sydney NSW
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Research Ethics, Governance and Projects Manager
Latrobe Regional Health —Gippsland VIC
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Organisational skills
2d
Research Project Officer
SA Health —Adelaide SA
- $102,171 - $108,071 a year
- Full-time
9d

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Research and Development Manager

AI Talent
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$70,000 - $120,000 a year

Benefits

Work from home

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Engineering
Research
Master's degree
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Product development
Leadership
Communication skills
Property management

Full Job Description

We are looking for a Research and Development Manager to lead and coordinate the organisation’s research and innovation activities, translating ideas into commercially and strategically valuable outcomes.
This role is suited to a forward-thinking professional with strong analytical capability, leadership experience, and a track record of managing complex research initiatives.
The successful candidate will balance technical rigour with business insight, ensuring research efforts align with organisational objectives, budgets, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement research and development strategies aligned with organisational goals and market opportunities
Plan, prioritise, and oversee research projects to support product, service, or policy innovation
Lead multidisciplinary research teams, providing technical direction, mentoring, and performance oversight
Establish research priorities, milestones, and success measures to ensure timely and effective delivery
Monitor research expenditure, assess cost-effectiveness, and optimise allocation of R&D resources
Analyse and interpret research outcomes, translating findings into actionable recommendations and innovations
Advise senior stakeholders on emerging research opportunities, risks, and development pathways
Track leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assess their strategic implications
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support knowledge transfer and commercialisation
Prepare technical reports, proposals, and executive-level briefings on research outcomes and progress
Ensure research activities comply with organisational policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
Contribute to the publication or dissemination of significant research findings where appropriate

Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, technology, or a related discipline
Proven experience managing research and development programs within a commercial, academic, or policy environment
Strong capability in research planning, data analysis, and interpretation of complex findings
Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical or research-focused teams
Experience developing R&D strategies, roadmaps, and performance measures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement
Strong project management, budgeting, and risk-management capabilities
Ability to align research outputs with business, commercial, or policy objectives

Preferred Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant discipline
Experience in commercialisation, product development, or applied research environments
Familiarity with government, industry, or grant-funded research frameworks
Experience publishing peer-reviewed research or industry-focused technical papers
Knowledge of intellectual property management and innovation lifecycles

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to lead impactful research that drives real-world innovation
Supportive and collaborative organisational culture
Career development through exposure to complex, high-value projects
Competitive remuneration and long-term role stability
Flexibility to influence research direction and strategic outcomes

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Schedule: 8-hour shift
Salary: $70,000 – $120,000 per year + Super

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home

Work Authorisation:

Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sydney NSW 2000

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research project manager jobs in australia

Research and Development Manager

Clinical Project Manager

Project Officer, Partnerships & Special Projects (V26/10038)

Indigenous Research Project Manager

Manager, Research

Project Manager - Architectural Projects

Project Manager/Senior Project Manager

Project Manager, Transnational Education

Change Manager - Mackay Hospital Expansion Project

Senior / Clinical Research Associate

Project Manager - Reporting for Better Cancer Outcomes

Project Management Analyst

Research Manager

Business Manager - Equity Research

Project Manager - Reporting for Better Cancer Outcomes

Project Establishment Manager

Cardiothoracic Research Manager

Associate Clinical Project Manager

Research Ethics, Governance and Projects Manager

Research Project Officer

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