Research Contracts Officer (Heo 6)

Based in the UniSA Research Office at City West campus Commencement Salary: $87,955 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) About You
You are a highly motivated professional with a keen eye for detail and skills in reviewing, managing and processing legal agreements for research at UniSA. You build professional and functional relationships with key stakeholders through your impactful communication skills and take initiative to deliver results through seizing opportunities and having a strong customer focus. You provide solutions through logical, creative and innovative thinking, and timely, transparent and consultative decision making.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager: Research Projects Management, you will be responsible for a wide range of legal administration and contract review activities to support the UniSA Research Offices objectives. You will provide expedient strategic review, interpretation and advice on research funding agreements and associated legislative requirements. You will be required to liaise with professional service areas of the university, granting agencies, partner research organisations, industry partners and researchers to minimize risk and enforce consistent contract provisions.
About the UniSA Research Office 
The UniSA Research Office (URO) provides support for the management of research, and administers sponsored research projects, along with contract research and consultancy agreements. It is also responsible for ensuring the responsible and ethical conduct of research, and for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to improve the quality of the experience and outcomes for postgraduate research students.
The Research Contracts Team provides strategic, legal and operational support to the Director, URO and URO senior management to support the core functions of URO in support of responsible, compliant and ethical conduct of research. The team works closely with researchers and stakeholders in the preparation, review, negotiation, and execution (in accordance with the University's delegation framework) of various types of research contracts, including both standard form contracts and bespoke research agreements.
About UniSA
The University of South Australia is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
Essential Skills and Experience A tertiary law degree or recognised legal, paralegal, or business qualifications and demonstrated relevant expertise in legal review and advice, drafting, negotiating, administering, and advising on contracts A good working knowledge of contract law and commercial contracting with demonstrated ability to critique legal documents and provide feedback to key stakeholders such as professional, administrative, legal, and academic staff across the research ecosystem Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, build and maintain external relationships (with funding bodies other universities, industry partners and other external partners) and proactively liaise across functional areas of the University Ability to apply initiative, judgment and problem-solving skills in contracting in the research context, including initiative and sound judgement in interpretation and application of a broad range of internal and external policies, procedures, guidelines and legal and legislative frameworks that apply in the contracting and research context Well-developed skills in time management, priority setting, ongoing communication and organisation, with exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively under pressure to meet deadlines Based in the UniSA Research Office at City West campus Full-time (1.0FTE), continuing position available Commencement Salary: $87,955 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) About You
You are a highly motivated professional with a keen eye for detail and skills in reviewing, managing and processing legal agreements for research at UniSA. You build professional and functional relationships with key stakeholders through your impactful communication skills and take initiative to deliver results through seizing opportunities and having a strong customer focus. You provide solutions through logical, creative and innovative thinking, and timely, transparent and consultative decision making.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager: Research Projects Management, you will be responsible for a wide range of legal administration and contract review activities to support the UniSA Research Offices objectives. You will provide expedient strategic review, interpretation and advice on research funding agreements and associated legislative requirements. You will be required to liaise with professional service areas of the university, granting agencies, partner research organisations, industry partners and researchers to minimize risk and enforce consistent contract provisions.
About the UniSA Research Office 
The UniSA Research Office (URO) provides support for the management of research, and administers sponsored research projects, along with contract research and consultancy agreements. It is also responsible for ensuring the responsible and ethical conduct of research, and for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to improve the quality of the experience and outcomes for postgraduate research students.
The Research Contracts Team provides strategic, legal and operational support to the Director, URO and URO senior management to support the core functions of URO in support of responsible, compliant and ethical conduct of research. The team works closely with researchers and stakeholders in the preparation, review, negotiation, and execution (in accordance with the University's delegation framework) of various types of research contracts, including both standard form contracts and bespoke research agreements.
About UniSA
The University of South Australia is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
Essential Skills and Experience A tertiary law degree or recognised legal, paralegal, or business qualifications and demonstrated relevant expertise in legal review and advice, drafting, negotiating, administering, and advising on contracts A good working knowledge of contract law and commercial contracting with demonstrated ability to critique legal documents and provide feedback to key stakeholders such as professional, administrative, legal, and academic staff across the research ecosystem Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, build and maintain external relationships (with funding bodies other universities, industry partners and other external partners) and proactively liaise across functional areas of the University Ability to apply initiative, judgment and problem-solving skills in contracting in the research context, including initiative and sound judgement in interpretation and application of a broad range of internal and external policies, procedures, guidelines and legal and legislative frameworks that apply in the contracting and research context Well-developed skills in time management, priority setting, ongoing communication and organisation, with exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively under pressure to meet deadlines Benefits
Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 
Access to great personal development opportunities  Generous superannuation contributions of 17%  Flexible working conditions Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership  A variety of leave arrangements Culture
As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results. 
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For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
 
Please address your cover letter to Jasmin Jensen, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at using job reference number 6213. Applications close: 11.30pm Tuesday 18 June 2024
 
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 
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