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We are looking for a Research and Development Manager to lead and coordinate the organisation’s research and innovation activities, translating ideas into commercially and strategically valuable outcomes.
This role is suited to a forward-thinking professional with strong analytical capability, leadership experience, and a track record of managing complex research initiatives.
The successful candidate will balance technical rigour with business insight, ensuring research efforts align with organisational objectives, budgets, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement research and development strategies aligned with organisational goals and market opportunities

Plan, prioritise, and oversee research projects to support product, service, or policy innovation

Lead multidisciplinary research teams, providing technical direction, mentoring, and performance oversight

Establish research priorities, milestones, and success measures to ensure timely and effective delivery

Monitor research expenditure, assess cost-effectiveness, and optimise allocation of R&D resources

Analyse and interpret research outcomes, translating findings into actionable recommendations and innovations

Advise senior stakeholders on emerging research opportunities, risks, and development pathways

Track leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assess their strategic implications

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support knowledge transfer and commercialisation

Prepare technical reports, proposals, and executive-level briefings on research outcomes and progress

Ensure research activities comply with organisational policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements

Contribute to the publication or dissemination of significant research findings where appropriate

Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, technology, or a related discipline

Proven experience managing research and development programs within a commercial, academic, or policy environment

Strong capability in research planning, data analysis, and interpretation of complex findings

Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical or research-focused teams

Experience developing R&D strategies, roadmaps, and performance measures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement

Strong project management, budgeting, and risk-management capabilities

Ability to align research outputs with business, commercial, or policy objectives

Preferred Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant discipline

Experience in commercialisation, product development, or applied research environments

Familiarity with government, industry, or grant-funded research frameworks

Experience publishing peer-reviewed research or industry-focused technical papers

Knowledge of intellectual property management and innovation lifecycles

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to lead impactful research that drives real-world innovation

Supportive and collaborative organisational culture

Career development through exposure to complex, high-value projects

Competitive remuneration and long-term role stability

Flexibility to influence research direction and strategic outcomes

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Schedule: 8-hour shift

Salary: $70,000 – $120,000 per year + Super