Manager, Research Systems

•  Lead a new team shaping the future of research administration

• Drive ‘MyResearchSydney’, a flagship Digital Sydney initiative

• Manage critical platforms supporting grants, ethics, outputs and profiles

Solve by Talent is partnering with the University of Sydney to recruit a Manager, Research Systems to support the delivery of key Information and Communications Technology (ICT) initiatives that help shape the future of education, research, and innovation.

Why join the University of Sydney?

Join one of Australia’s leading universities at a pivotal point of change, where technology is evolving to better support student learning, empower teaching excellence, and enable research delivery at global scale.

ICT is central to delivering the University’s academic mission. Working across faculties, disciplines, and research communities, you will shape the platforms, services, and partnerships that enable student success, strengthen teaching, and accelerate research impact.

This work spans both the critical services that keep the University running every day and the ongoing improvement of systems and experiences.

With strong investment and clear direction, you’ll operate in a large and complex environment where your contribution has visible, meaningful impact across the University.

You’ll collaborate across academic and professional communities to help shape a more connected and capable University, supporting teaching excellence, research impact, and student success.

The opportunity

As Manager, Research Systems, you will lead the strategic management and ongoing improvement of the University’s research administration systems, supporting areas such as grants, ethics, academic profiles, research outputs and related operational processes. This is a newly created leadership role with the opportunity to shape both the function and the team as the University modernises a complex legacy landscape.

You will play a key role in operationalising myResearch Sydney, a flagship Digital Sydney initiative. More than a replacement for IRMA, myResearch Sydney is a new integrated research administration system designed to simplify the research lifecycle by bringing together the people, processes and technology that support research administration, with staged delivery informed by close consultation with researchers and professional staff.

What you’ll do

• Lead the roadmap, support, enhancement, and lifecycle management of the University’s research systems.

• Manage a specialist team responsible for application support, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

• Partner with research stakeholders and ICT teams to improve integration, service quality, and user experience.

• Support the delivery and operationalisation of My Research Sydney and related initiatives.

• Oversee governance, reporting, prioritisation, and issue resolution across the research systems portfolio .

What we’re looking for

• Experience leading platforms, systems, or application services in a complex ICT environment

• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to build capability and lead through change

• Background in service management, operational support, and continuous improvement

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work across technical and business teams

• Experience in a research-intensive, higher education, or similarly complex environment is beneficial

What’s in it for you?

At the University of Sydney, we support our staff with a range of benefits designed to enhance your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• Up to 17% superannuation to support your financial future

• Extremely generous parental leave entitlements

• Competitive salary with salary packaging options

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Career development and learning opportunities

• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport

• Access to a vibrant, globally recognised university community

How to apply

If you’re looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while building your career in a world-class university environment, we would love to hear from you.

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

Accessibility and inclusion

The University of Sydney is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Zoe Crouch, [email protected].

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Applications Close

Sunday 10 May 2026 11:59 PM