Senior Research Contracts Officer

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Base: $103,171 + 17% super; bonus/equity: not spec...
On-site
Contract negotiation and management
Research grant management experience
Stakeholder management skills
We support researchers at La Trobe University by enabling the partnerships and agreements that make high‑quality research possible

Job Summary

  • We support researchers at La Trobe University by enabling the partnerships and agreements that make high‑quality research possible.
  • This senior role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a dynamic university environment while working collaboratively within a supportive and knowledgeable team.
  • Benefits include 17% employer contributed superannuation, on site childcare facilities, flexible work arrangements, and discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses.

Matching Summary

We support researchers at La Trobe University by enabling the partnerships and agreements that make high‑quality research possible.

Salary

Base: $103,171 + 17% superannuation; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: On site childcare, flexible work arrangements, study discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Contract negotiation and management
  • Research grant management experience
  • Stakeholder management skills
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Organisational and time management skills
  • Problem-solving and process improvement

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and training junior staff
  • Familiarity with contract management systems
  • Ability to work collaboratively in small teams
  • Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity
  • High attention to detail
  • Solutions-focused mindset

Key Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
  • Full Working Rights in Australia
  • Experience in managing research agreements
  • Victorian Employee Working with Children Check

Work Rights

Full Working Rights in Australia required

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