Research and Development Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate research and development activities within organisations.
Research and development managers usually work indoors in their own organisations. Hours are usually regular, although they may be long when working to deadlines.
Job Duties:
In Australia, the job duties of Research and Development Managers include:
Observesand measures phenomena in the physical world, from the smallest subatomic particle through 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
Employment Prospects
The Employment Facts of Research and Development Managers in Australia:
FutureGrowth: Strong
Full Time Share:86%
Average Full-Time: 45hours
Weekly Pay: AUD $3,042
Employment By State:
ACT: 6.0%
NSW: 34.9%
NT: 0.8%
QLD: 14.0%
SA: 6.2%
TAS: 1.4%
VIC: 29.4%
WA: 7.4%
EducationRequirement
You usually need a university qualification in a related field and relevant industry experience to work as a Research and Development Manager.
Education Level
Postgraduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate:44.9%
Bachelor:36.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma:7.9%
Certificate III/IV: 4.2%
Year 12 and below:6.8%
Related Courses: A bachelor or master degree in business or related industry.
https://joboutlook.gov.au/occupations/research-and-development-managers?occupationCode=1325
