Staff in the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

• identifying and supporting the University's main research strengths;
• improving the University's research infrastructure;
• developing strategies to improve research performance and achieve research excellence;
• strategic planning for the development of internal and external research partnerships;
• facilitating the commercialisation of research opportunities;
• promoting Monash University's research capacity and outcomes to government, industry, international markets and the general community;
• developing and maintaining a research-active culture in the University, and the recruitment of outstanding research staff and students.

Diana is the Personal Assistant to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).  She provides executive level administrative, secretarial and office management support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).
Tel: + 61 3 9905 9301
Email: diana.ferwerda@adm.monash.edu.au

Jane is the Director, Planning and Support.  She works with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) on significant strategic research matters.  Jane is responsible for planning; research policy development; financial resource planning and management and human resource management within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) portfolio.
Tel: +61 3 9905 5860
Email: jane.holt@adm.monash.edu.au

Sarah is the Human Resources Manager for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) portfolio.  She is responsible for the provision of quality advice, support and information to senior staff, managers and university clients in relation to human resource policies, procedures and practices.  In addition, she is responsible for the development and application of best practice HR principles, processes and programs which support the University's research aspirations.
Tel: +61 3 9905 3513
Email: sarah.hughes@adm.monash.edu.au

Jodie is the Human Resources Advisor for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) portfolio.  She is responsible for providing consulting services, advice, guidance and quality service to clients on all human resource issues and policies including OHS&E.
Tel: +61 3 9905 4124
Email: jodie.taylor@adm.monash.edu.au

Mary is the Finance Manager for the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) portfolio.  She is responsible for providing high-level financial administrative support to the Director, Planning and Support as well as financial management support to the institutes and centres reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).
Tel: +61 3 9905 5002
Email: mary.tham@adm.monash.edu.au

Juliann is the Finance Assistant for the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) portfolio.  She is responsible for processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with the monitoring and reporting of the budget for the Office and institutes and centres reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).
Tel: +61 3 9905 4587
Email:Juliann.Boorer@adm.monash.edu.au

Dario is the Project Manager for the university-wide Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Admissions Improvement Project.  Dario is responsible for managing each stage of the project; ensuring milestones are met in line with the project timeframes.  Dario is also responsible for the overall planning and implementation of the work and for communication with all key stakeholders.
Tel: +61 3 9905 5913
Email: Dario.Toncich@adm.monash.edu.au

Quan is the IT Productivity Support Officer responsible for ensuring the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) portfolio is supplied with quality support for Information Technology services.  Quan can assist with the recommendation of appropriate software and hardware and the subsequent ordering, installation and maintenance; problem analysis / trouble shooting; technical advice on Monash IT application software, operating systems, desktop computers, notebook computers, personal digital assistants (PDA’s) and printing services; and research and advice on appropriate IT solution for the situation.
Tel: +61 3 9905 8123
Email: Quan.Nguyen@its.monash.edu.au