Research and Development Managers
University degree Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 1325
Research and Development Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate research and development activities within organisations.
People employed20,500
Median pay$2,887per week, full-time
Projected growth+12.8%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+5.4%per year
Median age48
Female share54%
How do you get there?
Highest qualification held by people in this job: 83.1% university · 10.4% vet / tafe · 4.9% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).
Where these jobs are
NSW 33.9% · VIC 29.6% · QLD 13.6% · WA 11.7% · SA 5% · ACT 3.9% · TAS 1.5% · NT 0.7%
Top industries
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services · Public Administration and Safety · Manufacturing.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.