An exciting role that will make a difference.

Full-time, ongoing position

Based in Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney

Flexible hybrid working conditions

Salary range: $140,000 - $145,000 plus superannuation, with generous parental leave provisions

Natural Hazards Research Australia (the Centre) is Australia’s national centre for natural hazard resilience and disaster risk reduction. The Centre addresses the major challenges arising from natural hazards, including bushfires, floods, cyclones, heatwaves, storms and other hazards. The Centre undertakes research that promotes resilience to the impacts of natural hazards and reduces disaster risk, supporting the needs of a variety of critical stakeholders – including emergency service agencies and communities – in mitigating impacts of, responding to and recovering from disasters caused by natural hazards.

Purpose of the position

The Centre is driven by its mission to work with participants and the community on research that is useful, actionable and supportive of better decision-making to save lives and protect property.

The Centre has no formal head office and operates through Nodes located in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

Reporting to the Research Program Delivery Lead, the Node Research Manager will work as part of a national team on common issues, to ensure that the research program meets the needs of end-users, from project initiation through to research implementation.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate strong skills and experience in extensive stakeholder engagement, partnership development and project and contract management.

Tertiary qualified, you will bring strong people and relationship management capability, sound analytical, conceptual and project management skills and knowledge of and familiarity with research organisations such as university research teams, cooperative research centres or government departments and agencies.

To be considered candidates are required to demonstrate their skills and experience in addressing the key selection criteria in their application.

Key Selection Criteria

University degree, preferably in an area relevant to natural hazards science and/or emergency management, or equivalent work experience.

Specific knowledge and experience required:

Strong skills in project management, including a demonstrated ability to plan and organise work efficiently and to operate effectively in an environment characterised by short and often conflicting time frames.

Experience in partnership or stakeholder engagement/management roles.

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

Highly developed interpersonal skills, together with the ability to liaise effectively and build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders and senior leaders.

Sound conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify issues, manage solutions and develop appropriate solutions.

Highly developed skills in Office and other related programs.

Desirable knowledge and experience:

At least 2 years’ experience in a similar, or related role.

Knowledge of the workings of government departments and agencies.

Knowledge of the workings of universities or research organisations.

Experience working in, or with, organisations involved in disaster and emergency management.

Desirable Behaviours

A self-starter able to work independently.

Able to thrive in a remote working environment with staff and stakeholders dispersed nationally.

Natural Hazards Research Australia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with family and caring responsibilities.

Further information can be found in the Position Description on the website - Now hiring - Node Research Manager | Natural Hazards Research Australia

Application process

Applications close 11.59pmAEDT Wednesday 10 September 2025.

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter introducing yourself, explaining your interest in the role and addressing the key selection criteria to [email protected].

For more information contact Dr Shiva Prasad – [email protected].

Employment may be subject to the successful completion of a security screening process.

To be considered, you must have the right to work in Australia.