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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.

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.