Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your contracts expertise to meaningful research, innovation and industry partnerships?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Officer to join a high-performing Research team responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of research and commercial agreements.
In this role, you will work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to facilitate successful research outcomes while ensuring contracts are legally compliant and commercially appropriate with relevant requirements.

What you'll be doing:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating research, funding, collaboration and commercial agreements.
• Providing expert advice on contractual, legal, intellectual property and compliance matters.
• Identifying and managing contractual, financial and commercial risks.
• Building strong relationships with researchers, professional staff, legal advisers and external partners.
• Supporting contract implementation, compliance obligations and issue resolution throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Contributing to process improvements, contract reporting and stakeholder training.

Are you looking for...

• A role where you can influence high-value research and commercial partnerships?
• The opportunity to negotiate complex and varied agreements?
• A position that combines legal, commercial and stakeholder management expertise?
• A collaborative environment where your knowledge and judgement are valued?
• The chance to work on projects that have real-world impact?

About You
To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong knowledge of contractual risk management, compliance and intellectual property matters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• A strong attention to detail and skill for research.

What's on Offer

• Up to $130,000 plus 17% super
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days WFH).
• Genuine work-life balance, flexible working hours.
• Approachable leadership and a down-to-earth team culture.
• Opportunity to develop skills and study whilst working.

If you're an experienced contracts professional looking to play a key role in supporting research excellence and strategic partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.