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Research and Development Managers

ANZSCO 1325

Employed

20,500

Part-time share

13%

Female share

54%

Median weekly earnings

$2,887

Median age

48 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Research and Development Managers is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Graduate Certificate in Health Research.

Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.

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About this career

Research and Development Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate research and development activities within organisations.

What they typically do

  • Determining, implementing and monitoring research and development strategies, policies and plans
  • Developing and implementing research projects, priorities and targets to support commercial and policy developments
  • Leading major research projects and coordinating activities of other research workers
  • Assessing the benefits and monitoring the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities
  • Interpreting results of research projects and recommending associated product and service development innovations
  • Providing advice on research and development options available to the organisation
  • Monitoring leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assessing implications for the organisation
  • May publish results of significant research projects

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
33.9%
VIC
29.6%
QLD
13.6%
WA
11.7%
SA
5%
ACT
3.9%
TAS
1.5%
NT
0.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Research and Development Managers.