Contracts Officer

The University of Melbourne

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.

Your next career opportunity:

In this role, you will shape research and commercial partnerships through expert contract negotiation and management. You will support academics and partners to finalise robust agreements that enable impactful, real-world innovation.

What you will deliver:

• Review, draft, negotiate and finalise research and commercial engagement agreements, seeking legal advice where appropriate.
• Coordinate internal approvals and delegate signatures to ensure contracts are executed accurately and within required timeframes.
• Build productive relationships with researchers, RIC colleagues, faculty staff and external partners to streamline contracting processes.
• Monitor, track and report contract status, providing timely updates and issue escalation to senior team members.
• Support, guide and buddy junior or new contracts staff, sharing knowledge and fostering consistent best practice.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a law degree and bring experience drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial or government contracts.
• Demonstrate solid knowledge of contract law and commercial contracting principles in practice.
• Communicate complex contractual issues clearly, tailoring explanations for academics, professional staff and external stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities, plan effectively and meet deadlines across a diverse portfolio of matters.
• Collaborate constructively within a team environment and contribute to shared goals and continuous improvement.
• Apply sound judgement and problem-solving skills to balance risk, compliance and research or commercial objectives.