Job No.: 678636

Location: Melbourne CBD

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $120,138 - $132,610 pa HEW Level 8 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Work with us at Climateworks Centre and drive impactful research in the agriculture and land use sector. Utilise your expertise to lead complex research activities and support the transition to net zero emissions and nature-positive landscapes.

As the Senior Project Manager - Research, you’ll leverage your specialist knowledge to oversee and deliver high-quality research services for the Land Use Futures program. Your work will be pivotal in achieving significant outcomes in the agriculture and land use sector, aligning with Climateworks Centre’s mission to accelerate the transition to nature-positive net zero emissions.

What you’ll do to succeed:

In this role you’ll lead and manage a range of significant research activities. The role will involve strong collaboration with the Climateworks Research, Analysis, and Modelling team to integrate land use modelling with economy-wide modelling. You’ll draw on your skills to translate research results from the program into actionable knowledge and recommendations for decision-makers whilst engaging with stakeholders across government, business, and civil society to achieve strategic outcomes. The person in this role will also foster strong partnerships and collaborations with our research partners including Deakin University and other stakeholders in the Land Use Futures program. .

What We’re Looking For:

• Postgraduate qualifications or extensive relevant experience in environmental science, agriculture, or related fields.
• A proven ability to interpret data and provide specialist advice.
• Excellent project and budget management skills.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with innovative problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence and build consensus.
• A high-level understanding of land-based sequestration and issues related to land use, biodiversity, agriculture, or food systems.
• Experience with modelling approaches and software, particularly Python and spatial modelling

Why Join Us?

• To be part of a mission-driven organisation dedicated to creating a sustainable future.
• Work on impactful projects that shape the future of Australia’s food and land use system.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts and stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic and operational planning to achieve research goals.

Apply now and be a key player in driving the transition to a sustainable and nature-positive future!

About Monash University

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To Apply

Please submit a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter in which you address how you meet the Key Selection Criteria. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Jo Sanson, Program Impact Manager, Climateworks Centre, +61 475 395 803 or [email protected]

Position Description: Senior Project Manager - Research

Applications Close: Monday 2 June 2025, 11:55pm AEST