Multiple Opportunities, Major Initiatives Team - Contracts Officer x 1| Research Support Officer x 2
Multiple Opportunities, Major Initiatives Team - Contracts Officer x 1| Research Support Officer x 2
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Job Description
- Access hybrid/flexible work arrangements including a 9-day fortnight option.
- Build positive stakeholder relationships with national research leaders
- Work on high value financial and strategic projects
The Research Grants and Contracts team plays a vital role in enhancing UNSWs research impact by managing over $450M in annual research income across more than 6000 active projects.
We are expanding our Major Initiatives team that provides end-to-end governance and support for high-value and high-risk research programs ensuring compliance strategic alignment and strong partner relationships across some of the Universitys most complex and strategically significant research projects including ARC Centres of Excellence CRCs and other high-profile partnerships.
The Opportunities
Contracts Officer (Level 7)
Provide high level support and consistency around management of major investments and high-risk funding. Span all aspects of project support with a focus on the review negotiation and coordination of research contracts and agreements.
Skills and Experience Required
- Experience drafting and reviewing multi-party or competitive research agreements.
- Legal or contractual expertise ideally within the university or research sector.
- Ability to work collaboratively with legal teams and external partners.
- Strong attention to detail and policy compliance.
Research Support Officer (Level 6/7) x 2
Provide high-level operational support to major research initiatives across the funding lifecycle.
Skills and Experience Required
Level 6
- Research funding administration or project coordination.
- Strong understanding of research governance funding rules and sponsor requirements.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills to support post-award project activities.
Level 7 (as well as Level 6 requirements)
Proven pro-active experience in complex funding management as well as providing high level advice managing and resolving complex research funding issues and contributing to stakeholder engagement and training.
- Demonstrated experience managing relationships with researchers and/or external stakeholders
About UNSW:
UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isnt only what we do its how we do it. Together we are driven to be thoughtful practical and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive be challenged and do meaningful work youre in the right place.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness).
- Affordable on campus parking
To Apply: Please submit your CV Cover Letter and responses to Skills and Experience required in the Position Description via the Apply button
Contact:Shiree Thomas Talent Acquisition Consultant:
Note: Applications sent to the contact listed will not be accepted.
Applications close:11:55pm Sunday 10th August 2025
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
