Research Infrastructure Manager

UTS; Broadway; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Generous parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

UTS in Sydney seeks a Senior Research Infrastructure Officer to lead strategic development and coordination of research infrastructure across the university. You will provide expert advice to enable high-quality research outcomes and work with faculties and central teams to optimise planning and funding.

The role requires postgraduate qualification and experience in infrastructure management, funding schemes, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in research infrastructure management and funding.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain awareness of state and national research infrastructure initiatives.
• Provide advice and support on research opportunities involving infrastructure.
• Coordinate involvement in external funding schemes for research infrastructure.
• Support review, negotiation and finalisation of infrastructure projects.
• Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improved infrastructure planning and management.
• Support research infrastructure committees and provide secretariat support.
• Deliver training and awareness activities to support infrastructure planning and use.

Skills

Research management

Funding knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interpretation

Organisational skills

Communication

Policy compliance

Collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

At UTS, we're a young, globally recognised university known for doing things differently. Based in the centre of Sydney, we work closely with industry, government, and the community to focus on outcomes that matter. Our strength lies in how we bring creativity, technology and innovation together to make a practical difference. We're Australia's leading young university and consistently sit within the top 100 universities globally, a reflection of the scale of our ambition and the contribution of our people. When you join UTS, you become part of a community that values inclusion, supports access to education, and works towards positive change in society.

About the Team

The role sits within the Research Office and supports research infrastructure planning and delivery across the university in collaboration with faculties and central teams.

Job Purpose

This role supports the strategic development, coordination and management of research infrastructure across UTS. It provides expert advice and works with stakeholders to improve infrastructure planning, funding and use to enable high quality research outcomes.

Role Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain awareness of state and national research infrastructure initiatives, policy developments and funding schemes.
• Provide advice and support on research opportunities involving infrastructure.
• Coordinate UTS involvement in external funding schemes for research infrastructure, including proposal development and post award activities.
• Support review, negotiation and finalisation of infrastructure related projects.
• Work with stakeholders across the university to identify opportunities for improved infrastructure planning, sharing and management.
• Support research infrastructure committees and provide secretariat support.
• Deliver training and awareness activities to support infrastructure planning and use.

Skills, Attributes and Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of research infrastructure management, funding mechanisms, and project management principles.
• Knowledge of State and Federal research infrastructure initiatives and funding programs.
• Ability to build relationships and work with researchers and stakeholders across disciplines.
• Ability to interpret and apply policy and provide advice on complex matters.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills including presentations and stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of university policies and compliance requirements.

Experience

• Experience supporting or managing research infrastructure in a research or university environment.
• Experience working with stakeholders across multiple areas to support planning and outcomes.
• Experience supporting collaborations or infrastructure planning activities.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Qualifications in a science, engineering or technology discipline are desirable.

What We Offer

Base Salary Range: $122,640 to $139,674 (HEW8) plus 17% superannuation (pension)

The position is full time and will be made on a continuing basis.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants to include a statement on career breaks or relative to opportunity where relevant.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.

Closing Date: 25 August 2026 at 11.59 pm (AEST)

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Accessibility

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.