Manager, Research Partnerships

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Manager, Research Partnerships

• Ongoing, Full-Time position - 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs.


• CBD location, with flexible, hybrid working.


• Up to $140,000.00 - $155,000.00 base salary + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.

About the role

The Manager, Research Partnerships plays a pivotal role in fostering and nurturing effective relationships with academic research organisations, medical research institutes, industry, government, and identifying partnership opportunities for Peter Mac. In addition to supporting the development and coordination of large, often multi-organisational research partnerships, this role also spearheads special initiatives under development within the research and business ventures directorates. This is an Ongoing, Full-Time position, 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs.

About you

You will have exceptional written communication skills, capable of articulating complex or technical concepts across various formats, whilst you would also bring demonstrable planning and organisational skills, including experience in establishing priorities, resource allocation, and meeting deadlines effectively.

You'll bring with you:

• A qualification in a biomedical, biotechnology, science or business-related field, complemented by relevant experience.


• Demonstrated track record in developing successful complex business cases and proposals, preferably for multiple stakeholders and/or high-value initiatives.


• Highly developed conceptual, analytical, and evaluation skills, with the ability to develop creative and commercially sound solutions to complex problems and business requirements in collaboration with external partners.


• Superior interpersonal communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise, mediate, and influence stakeholders.


• Proven project management skills, including the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain composure and tact in challenging circumstances.


• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise judgment, and initiative in problem identification and resolution.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay


• Discounted health insurance and eye care


• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program


• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists


• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces


• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities


• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & ADOs


• Flexible, hybrid working practices

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.  Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Ricky Johnstone

Email: [email protected]

Applications Close: 11.59pm Wednesday 8 July 2026.

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

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WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.


• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.


• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.