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Senior Research Project Manager

Senior Research Project Manager

  • 561706
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Continuing (Contingent Funded)
  • Closing at: Apr 15 2026 - 23:55 AEST
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Classification: ANU Senior Manager 1 (Research)
Salary package: $138,182 - $144,783 per annum plus 17% superannuation (pro-rata)
Terms: Part Time (0.9FTE), Continuing (Contingent Funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 30/12/2027.

Position overview

The Senior Research Project Manager will independently manage and supervise research projects that engage a team of researchers from the East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) and Australia-Japan Research Centre (AJRC), as well as other university groups and initiatives aligned with EABER and AJRC’s research interests. The Senior Research Project Manager will have a particular focus on economic analysis and climate-focused research. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team which includes other academics and professional staff, maintaining close links with academic experts in related fields, leading practitioners in government and with other important stakeholders. The Senior Research Project Manager will support the School’s research priorities and further CLGP’s objectives in undertaking these activities.

The College

The ANU College of Law, Governance and Public Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges.

The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive.

Crawford School of Public Policy is located within the ANU CLGP and is the public policy school at the Australian National University. The School's approach to public policy draws upon disciplinary excellence in the core areas of economics, government, environment and development, and also deep geographical knowledge of Asia and the Pacific, including Australia.

For further information please contact Professor Shiro Armstrong, Director of the East Asian Bureau of Economic Research at: shiro.armstrong@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
  • Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. 

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