The Opportunity As a Research Contracts Officer, you'll support the Manager, Research Legal in handling contract administration, due diligence, and governance processes for Uni SC's research initiatives. You'll collaborate closely with the Research Funding Team and Uni SC researchers to negotiate and finalise research contracts, ensuring risk management and facilitating research funding. This role requires you to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, playing a key part in advancing Uni SC's research agenda and supporting the Office of Research's goals. You will assist in the triage of research contracts and agreements to assess requirements for due diligence and administrative contracts management; support the governance required for research contracts, agreements, and subcontracts from initial negotiation with external partners to execution; and ensure researchers comply with internal requirements and understand the contractual milestones and other key obligations. About you You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong attention to detail that ensures precision in your work. Your ability to apply initiative, sound judgement, and problem-solving skills allows you to co-create and implement innovative solutions in consultation with stakeholders. You're highly organised and efficient, demonstrating well-developed time management skills that help you prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Your commitment to delivering high-quality service is evident through your user-friendly, responsive approach to client interactions, ensuring a positive and professional experience for all. You will possess: completion of a relevant undergraduate degree combined with experience in contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; demonstrated experience working with external legislative and governance frameworks and internal organisational policy and governance structure; and a demonstrated ability to interpret legislation, policies and procedures and apply within the workplace; strong capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team, including supporting other team members on a project-by-project basis and the ability to develop effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders, including with external legal service providers; and high level of digital literacy and comfort learning to use process tracking and information management systems. Position Description: Research Contracts Officer.pdf All applications must be lodged through our website. Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 17 November 2024. Your completed application must include: a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description. Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact: Samantha Valentine Director, Office of Research Telephone: + 61 7 5456 5449 Email: Discover Uni SC We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. Our Culture & Benefits: Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart. Modern teaching & research facilities. Professional development and career pathway opportunities. We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative. Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options. Salary packing options + 17% Super. EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health. APPLY NOW #J-18808-Ljbffr