Research Contracts & Administration Officer

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Base: $112,628 - $122,702; bonus/equity: not speci...
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End-to-end administration of research funding
Negotiate agreements with external agencies
Manage contracts, grants, tenders, fellowships
The University of Sydney is seeking a Research Contracts & Administration Officer for a full-time, fixed-term position to manage research funding agreements. The role involves collaborating with researchers and stakeholders to ensure efficient contract administration and compliance with funding processes

Job Summary

  • This role provides end‑to‑end administration of research funding agreements within a dynamic and collaborative research services environment.
  • Your work ensures agreements progress efficiently and accurately, enabling researchers to deliver high‑impact research across the University.
  • We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve.

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The University of Sydney is seeking a Research Contracts & Administration Officer for a full-time, fixed-term position to manage research funding agreements. The role involves collaborating with researchers and stakeholders to ensure efficient contract administration and compliance with funding processes.

Salary

Base: $112,628 - $122,702; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End-to-end administration of research funding
  • Negotiate agreements with external agencies
  • Manage contracts, grants, tenders, fellowships
  • Liaise with Commercialisation team
  • Improve administrative processes

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative research services environment
  • Support strategic initiatives
  • Thrive through diversity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Administering complex grant funding schemes
  • Knowledge of research funding processes
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights in Australia

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