ELEVATE YOUR RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CAREER WITH ARMS
The Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS) is the leading professional body for Research Management Professionals across Australasia (including Australia, Aotearoa (New Zealand) and Singapore). Whether you're just starting out or well-established in your career, ARMS offers the tools, training, and connections to help you thrive.
Why Join ARMS?
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER - Gain access to exclusive accreditation programs: Foundation, Established, and Advanced, at discounted rates.
LEARN AND GROW - Enjoy targeted professional development including PD Sessions @ Zoom, plus a wealth of online resources from Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Networks.
CONNECT AND COLLABORATE - Build meaningful relationships with peers locally and globally through networking events, SIGs, and Chapters.
BE RECOGNISED - Apply for awards, scholarships, and participate in the annual ARMS Conference at reduced rates.
ACCESS PREMIUM RESOURCES - Tap into the Open Research Toolkit, the Research Integrity Guide, and the Skills Network via our member portal.
STAY INFORMED - Receive regular updates through our e-newsletters—Up In ARMS and Wrap-Up.
GLOBAL BENEFITS - Enjoy reciprocal perks through the INORMS Sister Association Reciprocal Benefit Strategy (ISARBS).
ARMS is more than a membership, it’s your gateway to excellence in research management. Learn how our members are making a difference in their institutions and across the research enterprise.
Join ARMS today and take your career to the next level!!
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Our Members
Mr Frank Anastasopoulos Director, Research Grants, Contracts & Finance The University of Melbourne Read more ...Frank has been a member of ARMS for over 15 years and has attended and presented at multiple ARC conferences over the years. He has been a member of several ARMS Special Interest Groups( SIGs) over the years and can recommend these SIGs to all ARMS members. In more recent times, Frank has also joined Connie Killey (Deakin) as a co-convenor of the Research Post - Award managing SIG. What do you value most about ARMS Membership? ARMS, and AMRS memberships provides an opportunity to connect with the broader research administration community. The society provides a forum for us to connect and learn from others, and equally as importantly, develop and professionalize research administrational. For those of you who, like me, are committed to a career in research administration, that ability to interact with peers who are similarly motivated is invaluable.
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Vanessa Eley Manager: Research Projects Development UniSA Research Office Read more ...Dr Simon Lovatt have been a member of ARMS for about 9 years. He has been on the NZ/Pacific Islands Chapter Committee for 6 years and co-convenor of the Committee for 3 years. What do you value most about ARMS Membership? I joined ARMS to be part of a community of research management professionals, to support my growth and development and that of my University of Waikato and NZ colleagues. While research organisations often compete with each other for investment, I value the fact that ARMS members work together across organisations to help ensure research projects are designed well and delivered effectively, and thus help maximise the benefit of research for society.
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Jade Hurst Lead Strategic Research Management Transport Accident Commission Read more ...Jade is a co-convenor of the Research Funders Special Interest Group and has held membership with ARMS since 2017. What do you value most about ARMS Membership? It would have to be the professional development opportunities; groups, conference & courses that are available to help build capability and learn from others doing similar roles.
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Dr Simon Lovatt Director, Research & Enterprise University of Waikato
Read more ...Dr Simon Lovatt have been a member of ARMS for about 9 years. He has been on the NZ/Pacific Islands Chapter Committee for 6 years and co-convenor of the Committee for 3 years. What do you value most about ARMS Membership? I joined ARMS to be part of a community of research management professionals, to support my growth and development and that of my University of Waikato and NZ colleagues. While research organisations often compete with each other for investment, I value the fact that ARMS members work together across organisations to help ensure research projects are designed well and delivered effectively, and thus help maximise the benefit of research for society.
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Catherine McElhone Research Impact Facilitator University of Technology Sydney Read more ...Catherine has been a member of ARMS since 2018, became an ARMS Accredited Research Manager in 2019 and took on the role of Research Impact Special Interest Group Co-Convenor in 2023. She attended her first ARMS conference in 2023 and presented for the first time in 2024. What do you value most about ARMS Membership? Being an ARMS member enables me to connect with like-minded professionals, advocating and supporting an inclusive and positive research management culture across Australasia. I value the many opportunities to share knowledge and practice, network and discuss new ways of working - both online through regular Special Interest Group meetings and professional development opportunities or in-person with Chapter events and the annual conference.
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Zoe Sillivan Research Adv, Intl Funding, Prizes & Awds The University of Auckland Read more ...Zoe has been involved in research management for over three years, and during that time, ARMS has been a fantastic way for her to connect, learn, and collaborate. She was on the 2025 Conference Sub-Committee, helping bring together a truly engaging and inspiring event. Seeing months of planning come to life (and catching the energy, ideas, and enthusiasm of our community) reminded her why she loves this field. What do you value most about ARMS Membership? What I value most about ARMS is the sense of collective momentum. Everyone is so open to sharing what works, what doesn’t, and what we’re all still figuring out. It feels less like a network and more like a group of colleagues you just haven’t met yet. Being part of that energy, learning from others, and tackling challenges together is what makes ARMS so special.
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Dr Helen Slaney Research Impact Manager La Trobe University
Read more ...Dr Helen Stanley joined ARMS in 2022, shortly after taking up the Impact Manager role. In 2024, Dr Helen Stanley became one of the co-convenors for the ARMS Special Interest Group (SIG) for Impact. Also in 2024, she was recognised with a Paul Taylor Award, which enabled her to attend the ARMS conference in Darwin. What do you value most about ARMS Membership? In practical terms, membership of ARMS has been invaluable for my professional development, as it brings together best practice from across the sector. However, I think that ARMS does more than this. One of the fundamental challenges in higher education is encouraging productive collaboration – rather than artificial competition – between HEIs. There is a real collaborative spirit at work in ARMS, and it represents a crucial opportunity for demonstrating that we are stronger together.
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Dr Edward Tan Senior Manager (Research Administration) Geriatric Education & Research Institute Read more ...Dr Edward Tan first got to know about ARMS during the official launch of the Singapore chapter in 2014, and since 2019, he began getting more involved with ARMS through the ARMS (F) and ARMS (E) accreditation programmes, as well as a committee member of the ARMS Singapore chapter, and advisor to the ARMS Health and Medical SIG alongside the SIG’s 2 co-conveners. What do you value most about ARMS Membership? Joining ARMS has allowed me to connect with a community that recognises Research Management Professionals’ unique role within the Research ecosystem. It has offered me the opportunity to network and share with peers both locally and aboard; provide me insights to the ever-changing Research Management landscape; allowed me to appreciate emerging topics and best-practices while acknowledging context-specific differences, so that I can benefit the next generation of RMPs.
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Faith Welch A/Director, Research Dev. & Impact Waipapa Taumata Rau, Uni of Auckland Read more ...Dr Faith Welch is the founder of the ARMS Research Impact Special Interest Group (RI-SIG), established in 2019. She served on the Organising Committee for ARMS 2023 (Sydney) and 2024 (Darwin) Conference. Dr Faith Welch is also a recognised member of the ARMS Honour Roll and a recipient of the Fellow of ARMS in 2025. What do you value most about ARMS Membership? I can’t recommend getting involved with ARMS highly enough. Every opportunity to contribute has enriched my career and deepened my knowledge in research management. If you're considering getting involved, go for it – the rewards are invaluable! |
Melanie Wright Director Research South Metropolitan Health Service
Read more ...Mrs Melanie Wright is a Training Fellow and Co-Convenor on the Health & Medical Research SIG. Mrs Melanie Wright joined ARMS as a member of the WA Chapter Committee in 2024. What do you value most about ARMS Membership? I started working in Research Administration in 2017 after having worked for many years as a nurse, manager and project manager. I joined ARMS in 2019 to connect and grow my research network, and for my professional development and lifelong learning. I have attended multiple ARMS conferences and educational sessions and find these of great value. I co-authored the Fundamentals of Project Management Module and provide a Masterclass on this topic.
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Dr Marina Župan, PHD Senior Research Development Officer Flinders University Read more ...Marina is the current Co-Convenor of the SA Chapter, formerly serving as the committee’s Secretary, and has been a member of ARMS for 3 years. What do you value most about ARMS Membership? As an early career professional in research management, ARMS membership has especially helped me take in the breadth & diversity of roles in research management, as well as provided great opportunities to connect with a passionate community of professionals and stay at the forefront of change in the field.
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