Director, Research Platforms & Strategy

Deakin Alumni; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 131,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site childcare

Gym access

Medical centres

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Staff discounts

Job summary

Deakin University is seeking a Senior Manager, Research Platforms to lead strategic oversight of research platforms, enterprise applications and technology capabilities across campuses. Based at Geelong or Burwood with hybrid work, you will shape the end-to-end research lifecycle and deliver measurable outcomes.

You will lead a small team of three, drive innovation, governance, and cross-unit collaboration, and influence executive decisions while ensuring compliant, high-performing environments.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications supported by extensive professional experience.
• Senior leadership experience managing major functions and portfolios.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to navigate complex environments.
• Executive-level influence with stakeholder engagement.
• Expertise in governance, risk and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across research platforms, enterprise applications and technology capabilities.
• Drive end-to-end research lifecycle innovation and operational effectiveness.
• Influence executive decisions by translating insights into clear priorities.
• Lead cross-University collaboration and capability uplift with strategic partnerships.
• Strengthen governance and ensure compliant, high-performing technology environments.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive stakeholder engagement

Governance & risk

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Deakin University is seeking a Senior Manager, Research Platforms to lead strategic oversight of research platforms, enterprise applications and technology capabilities across campuses. Based at Geelong or Burwood with hybrid work, you will shape the end-to-end research lifecycle and deliver measurable outcomes.

You will lead a small team of three, drive innovation, governance, and cross-unit collaboration, and influence executive decisions while ensuring compliant, high-performing environments.