"Contracts Officer"

Role type: Full Time; Continuing
Department: Chief Operating Officer Portfolio; Research, Innovation and Commercialisation

Salary: UoM 6 - $100,547 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super

• Apply legal expertise to research contracts, cultivate collaborative relationships, contribute to innovative research facilitation
• Apply now to join our Research Contracts team and shape the future of university research agreements
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
As a Contracts Officer at the University of Melbourne, you'll play a crucial role in facilitating research and commercial agreements. You'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise to review, negotiate, and finalise contracts, while building strong relationships with researchers and stakeholders. This role offers you the chance to contribute directly to the university's research initiatives in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Review and Negotiate Agreements: Analyse, advise on, and finalise research and commercial engagement agreements, seeking legal advice when necessary.
• Build Strong Relationships: Cultivate productive working relationships with researchers, RIC staff, and external customers to ensure smooth business operations.
• Provide Contract Support: Process contracts, report on their status, and support team members as required.
• Mentor Staff: Supervise, mentor and/or support and/or provide training to Contracts and Assistant Contracts officers and members of the Grants teams, contributing to their skill development.

You may be a great fit if:
You are a law graduate with experience in drafting and negotiating contracts, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to apply sound judgment in commercial contracting scenarios.

You may also:

• Have a law degree with demonstrated experience in commercial or government contracting.
• Possess a good working knowledge of contract law, commercial contracting, and intellectual property.
• Demonstrate strong time management and organisational skills.
• Have the ability to work effectively as part of a team and support colleagues.
• Have the ability to explain and communicate complex concepts in plain language
• Show commitment to providing high-quality, responsive client service.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Research, Innovation And Commercialisation
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding, and government agencies.

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alessandro Storani via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

Applications close: 1 February 2026 - 11:55 PM (AEDT)

Position Description: PD_JR-006519 - Contracts Officer .docx