Contracts Officer - [Archived Advertisement]

Manage the review, provide advice and negotiate research agreements, and resolve complex contract matters.

 The Opportunity

• See the difference you can make, through the work you do
• $110,073 - $119,132 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Full-time (35 hours week), Continuing (permanent) position

The Research Grants and Contracts team (RGC) are recruiting for a Contracts Officer. You’ll report to one of RGC’s Contracts Managers led by Senior Manager Contracts, Melissa Hilton, and manage the review, negotiation and provide advice for competitive and contract research agreements. You’ll work closely with colleagues from the Legal Office and Industry & Innovation, and across the RGC teams.

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 RGC manages more than 2,800 applications and 6,000 ongoing projects, supporting more than 2,000 UNSW academics.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Flexible/Hybrid working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements  
• Affordable on-campus parking

About the successful applicant

You can demonstrate your experience in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing and managing a large volume of agreements. Please review the Position Description for a full description of Skills & Experience required.

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.

Contact: Shiree Thomas, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55pm, Tuesday 10^th September 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.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.