Job no: 0048244
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 5 – $83,159 – 95,518 p.a. plus 17% super
- Facilitate negotiation and execution of research agreements, manage contracts, and provide commercial advice.
- Opportunity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, ensuring smooth progression of research transactions and fostering productive relationships.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
The Contracts Officer plays a vital role in facilitating and managing research agreements efficiently. They provide valuable commercial advice to internal stakeholders and ensure smooth collaboration within the Research Contracts team and with other university departments. Compliance with health and safety standards and adherence to the university's risk management framework are integral aspects of this role.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Review, advise on, negotiate and finalise research and commercial engagement agreements, seeking further legal advice or review as necessary
- Organise approval and signing of research and commercial engagement agreements by appropriate delegates
- Build strong working relationships with researchers, staff within RIC, Faculty staff and external customers to ensure that RIC is easy to do business with
Who we are looking for
The successful candidate should possess a law degree and extensive experience in drafting and negotiating contracts in commercial or government settings. They must demonstrate expertise in contract law, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to solve problems independently. Additionally, they should excel in time management, teamwork, and providing high-quality, client-focused service.
- A law degree and demonstrated experience and expertise in drafting, negotiating, and advising on contracts within a commercial or government environment
- Ability to apply initiative, judgment and problem solving skills, particularly to issues in commercial contracting
- Strong capacity to function as part of a team, including supporting other team members on a project-by-project basis
- Well-developed skills in time management, setting priorities, planning and organising own work and that of others in order to meet deadlines
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Research, Innovation & Commercialisation is the team within the University of Melbourne that is responsible for securing the funding necessary for the University’s research from research grants, government, not for profits and industry. We provide commercial engagement services including management of intellectual property commercialisation and facilitation of industry access to expertise, research infrastructure and custom education programs at the University of Melbourne.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
