Senior Advisor: Research Contracts (HEO 8) Based in the University Research Office at the City West campus Full-time, continuing position Commencement Salary: $112,143 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) About the Role
Reporting to the Deputy Director, UniSA Research Office, the Senior Advisor: Research Contracts will provide highly specialised and strategic advice in the negotiation, establishment and execution of complex and high value research contracts in the University and/or matters related to research contracts to achieve desired outcomes and mitigate the contractual risks to the University.
This position provides critical support to the Manager: Research Projects Management in triaging & allocating contracts to the team and providing functional expertise and guidance to the Research Contracts team to create and sustain a high-performance team culture.
The position also supports the University's Enterprise Partnership Unit, by working closely with the Business Development Managers as they develop and grow productive relationships with top 10% industry partners, particularly in the health, defence and national security sectors, and with key government agencies.
Essential Skills and Experience Tertiary qualifications in Law, Commerce, Business or an equivalent qualification coupled with extensive relevant experience in research contract drafting, review, negotiation, administration, and advising on project-based contracts in a research, commercial or government environment Strong knowledge of a range of research agreements including but not limited to the following: industry agreements; tender documentation; international funding agreements; multi-institutional/multi-party agreements; clinical trial agreements; and collaborative research agreements Demonstrated experience of management and supervision of a team to achieve the delivery of core business outcomes Understanding the management of controls in relation to Foreign Interference risks on behalf of an organisation Understanding of and experience in a commercial and research contracting environment and commercial contracting with demonstrated ability to manage risk by critiquing complex legal documents, negotiating key clauses and providing accurate and timely feedback to key stakeholders both internal and external Benefits
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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 Employee assistance and development programs A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees Culture
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We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.
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Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, 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 6846.
Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 19 January 2025 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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