In-Demand Senior researcher Jobs in Australia

Senior Research Program Coordinator
Western Sydney University —Richmond NSW
- $107,053 - $115,469 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Administrative experience
- University
- Employee assistance program
2d
Senior Site Reliability Engineer, AI Research
Algolia —Remote
- $152,000 - $178,200 a year
- On call
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- No experience needed
- Research
- Work from home
Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow, Epidemiologist
Monash University —Clayton VIC
- $150,841 - $173,931 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Leadership
21h
Senior Policy & Project Officer
NSW Health —St Leonards NSW
- $129,464 - $142,665 a year
- Temporary
- Research
- No degree
2d
Senior Research Advisor
Australian National University —Canberra ACT
- $121,359 - $129,772 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- University
Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor - Learning Sciences
Monash University —Clayton VIC
- $181,629 - $200,092 a year
- Full-time
- Research
9d
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Ed Focused) - Anatomy
Monash University —Clayton VIC
- $150,841 - $173,931 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Leadership
- Teaching
13d
Senior Agronomist
Charles Sturt University —Wagga Wagga NSW
- $132,740 - $140,258 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Leadership
- Communication skills
9d
Senior Technical Officer
Australian National University —Canberra ACT
- $98,387 - $102,887 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- Recruiting
- Organisational skills
7d
Sr. Researcher - Multimodal AI
Dolby —Sydney NSW
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Machine learning
Senior Research Fellow - SPRINT Sari
Monash University —St Kilda Road VIC
- $150,841 - $173,931 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- ICU experience
- Acute care
Senior Research Officer
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute —Parkville VIC
- $137,434 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Writing skills
- Research
- Commuter assistance
8d
Senior Research Officer
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- Up to $128,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Parental leave
Research Officer/Senior Research Officer
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research —Parkville VIC
- $104,071 - $139,636 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
Head of Life & Geosciences
Australian Museum —Sydney NSW
- $149,739 - $196,552 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Team management
2d
Senior Analyst, Aboriginal Health and Equity Evidence and Evaluation (Targeted)
NSW Health —St Leonards NSW
- $129,464 - $142,665 a year
- Research
- No degree
- Organisational skills
6d
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
NexGen Cloud —Remote
- Remote
- AI
Research Officer/Senior Research Officer – Protein interactions
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Research
- Parental leave
Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics and Head, Monash Business School
Monash University —Clayton VIC
- Research
- AI
SydneyMSK Health Economist
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $103,185 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- Microsoft Office
- University
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Senior Research Program Coordinator

Western Sydney University -
Richmond NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$107,053 - $115,469 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Salary packaging
On-site parking

Qualifications

Research
Administrative experience
Horticulture
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Full-time, Fixed-Term position until 31 March 2028.
Based at Hawkesbury campus with flexible working arrangements.
Salary: HEW Level 7 $107,053 – $115,469 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Coordinate external research partnerships and funding activity for the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment.

The Opportunity
You will cultivate and manage external research partnerships for the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, working with government, industry and community partners to support Institute-led research nationally and internationally. You will plan and coordinate partner engagement, including meetings, site visits and stakeholder briefings, and maintain clear two-way communication that supports collaboration and knowledge transfer. You will also liaise with SAO, Services & Operations to promote partnership activities through appropriate channels, including social media.

You will be the administration point of contact for new funding applications and related enquiries. This includes interpreting funding rules and guidelines, supporting the development of business cases, providing feedback on written applications, and preparing accurate research budgets that align with funding agreements. You will support researchers and Institute leadership to progress submissions efficiently, bringing attention to detail and a disciplined approach to deadlines and compliance expectations.

You will support the development of strategic research programs aligned to Institute priorities across horticulture, agriculture, forestry, ecology and environment. You will regularly review researcher portals such as Research Professional and Grant Connect, sharing timely reminders about internal deadlines and emerging opportunities with Institute and school-based collaborators. You will coordinate the Industry internship program with Hort Innovation, build and maintain a strong professional network across the University and externally, and represent the Institute at relevant industry conferences. You will manage competing priorities across multiple stakeholder groups while maintaining service quality and delivering timely outcomes.

What Success Looks Like:

Research partnerships are actively managed, with effective engagement and follow-through.
Funding applications are supported with compliant advice, clear business cases and accurate budgets.
Strategic research programs progress in line with Institute priorities and agreed timelines.
Funding opportunities and deadlines are tracked and communicated through researcher portals.
The Industry internship program with Hort Innovation is delivered smoothly and to schedule..

About You

You hold a degree in a relevant discipline (horticulture, agriculture, or environment science), along with equivalent experience in research administration.
You have experience managing partnerships and stakeholder engagement, ideally within a research or higher education environment.
You bring strong project management capability, including planning and budget management in line with funding agreements.
You have supported research project development in an advisory capacity, including both pre- and post-award grant support.
You demonstrate high-level written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work to tight deadlines.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

Position Enquiries: Direct to Dr Jasmine Grinyer, Institute Manager via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1422X.
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 23 June 2026.
Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.

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senior researcher jobs in australia

Senior Research Program Coordinator

Senior Site Reliability Engineer, AI Research

Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow, Epidemiologist

Senior Policy & Project Officer

Senior Research Advisor

Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor - Learning Sciences

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Ed Focused) - Anatomy

Senior Agronomist

Senior Technical Officer

Sr. Researcher - Multimodal AI

Senior Research Fellow - SPRINT Sari

Senior Research Officer

Senior Research Officer

Research Officer/Senior Research Officer

Head of Life & Geosciences

Senior Analyst, Aboriginal Health and Equity Evidence and Evaluation (Targeted)

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Research Officer/Senior Research Officer – Protein interactions

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