Manager, Research Contracts
Manager, Research Contracts
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Job Description
Overview:
Fulltime Continuing position
Salary HEW 9 17% Superannuation
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus but may be to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About the Role
The Manager Research Contracts reviews negotiates and provides advice to internal stakeholders in respect of competitive and commercial research related contracts entered into by the University.
These contracts relate to research projects undertaken by the University following a competitive grant process or via commercial negotiation process. They may include subcontracting arrangements collaborative research agreements Cooperative Research Centre (CRCs) agreements agreements relating to Centres of Excellence and contract research agreements.
The position requires extensive liaison with internal and external stakeholders and operates with a high level of autonomy. You will work closely with our Legal Services team to develop contracts which support research outcomes whilst protecting the University from substantial risks.
To be successful in this position youll have as a minimum:
Experience advising upon and negotiating large scale contracts whether within government or industry including the ability to review negotiate and advise on contracts to ensure excellent corporate and commercial outcomes.
Ability to negotiate with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders/clients to negotiate satisfactory outcomes in a prompt efficient and professional manner.
Experience in assessing and managing legal risks and other contractual issues such as intellectual property insurance and indemnities.
Contract coordination skills including prioritising urgent deadlines; organising self and others to meet critical deadlines; ensuring multiple tasks are progressed and completed; ensuring detailed arrangements are made and implemented; ensuring processes and arrangements are economical and contribute to project financial viability.
Expertise in establishing and maintaining strong professional relationships and effective networks with internal and external stakeholders including industry and government.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities including the ability to positively influence outcomes and the ability to support and mentor junior team members.
Solid understanding of contract law.
Preferential:
Demonstrated commercial acumen the ability to assess a commercial deal and suggest viable alternatives and to effectively assess the commercial implications of such a project
Experience in business planning and development preparing business cases and reports and demonstrated ability to use and manipulate data from large corporate databases.
Prior management experience
A legal degree
A demonstrated understanding of the role of research and its importance to Universities will be highly regarded.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Research and Innovation Portfolio
RMITs Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The portfolio has an engaged energetic talented and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence community and industry connections we support cuttingedge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities.
The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships grants and research contracts funding opportunities capability development research training ethics and integrity intellectual property commercialisation internships communication and profile.
Find out more about research and innovation at RMIT University and the Research and Innovation Portfolio at: Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing suitability for this position by clicking on the link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Sheri Carnegie via email @
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Applications Close:
10 June 2025 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
At RMIT we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements please contact Dani via or visit our Careers page for more contact information are a Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
