Contracts Manager, Research Grants & Contracts Contracts Administration (Administration & Office Support)
Other (Education & Training)
Full time
Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful negotiation and management of post-award research agreements across all faculties and divisions at UNSW.
As Contracts Manager, you'll spearhead the review process, offer expert advice, and facilitate negotiations, referring complex matters to the Legal and or Industry & Innovation teams as necessary. Additionally, you'll contribute to team-building efforts alongside the Senior Manager, ensuring a cohesive and efficient workflow.
The Contracts Manager role reports to the Senior Manager Contracts and has up to 2 direct reports.
The Organisation Research Grants and Contracts (RGC) within the Division of Research and Enterprise contributes to UNSW's research performance and profile via the effective management of the University's research income. RGC is the key link between UNSW researchers, executive and funding agencies such as the NHMRC, ARC, other government and non-government research funders, philanthropic competitive grant funders and industry partners. The RGC teams are a crucial component in the university's ongoing strategy to increase knowledge exchange and towards meeting the S25 aims.
Each year the RGC manages more than 2800 applications and 6000 ongoing projects, supporting more than 2,000 UNSW academics.
UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn't only what we do, it's how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It's the reason we're Australia's number one university for impact and among the nation's Top 20 employers.
Benefits and Culture: UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:
Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period Access to lifelong learning and career development Progressive HR practices Discounts and entitlements About the successful applicant You can demonstrate your experience reviewing and preparing agreements for contracts and competitive grants, as well as the following Skills and Experience: -
Experience and ability to identify and resolve complex legal contractual issues with internal and external stakeholders Manage relationships with researchers, external partners, government agencies, industry clients and multilateral agencies, maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity Contributing to high-level strategic planning, policy formulation and implementation, including developing and implementing plans for the team Experience in training and mentoring staff to deliver customer focused services Proven track record of suggesting and implementing improvements in workflows, service delivery, and quality assurance. An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines. Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training. To Apply: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and a brief response to Skills and Experience required in the Position Description via the APPLY button.
Applications close: 11.55pm, Tuesday 2nd July 2024
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
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The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities.
Established in 1949, UNSW has expanded rapidly and now has more than 52,000 students, including more than 14,000 international students from over 130 different countries. UNSW offers more than 300 undergraduate and 600 postgraduate programs, and has developed an extensive network of alumni chapters throughout Asia.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities.
Established in 1949, UNSW has expanded rapidly and now has more than 52,000 students, including more than 14,000 international students from over 130 different countries. UNSW offers more than 300 undergraduate and 600 postgraduate programs, and has developed an extensive network of alumni chapters throughout Asia.
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