Adviser, Research Contracts

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Flexible
Categories:Administration

• Flexible location
• 2 x Full-time and continuing
• HEW 6 $89,012 – $96,126 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

The Adviser, Research Contracts manages the administration and operational aspects of research contracts and agreements across competitive and non-competitive funding. The role will be required to manage the workflow of contracts, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures and coordinating communications between various stakeholders.

As an Adviser, you will:

• Under the guidance of senior team members, review, draft and negotiate a range of competitive and commercial research agreements ensuring the contractual terms and conditions are compliant with University policies, processes, and requirements.
• Support post-award processes to ensure the contractual requirements of respective funding bodies are met, data collection and reporting of these activities is accurate and the university’s reputation with external funding bodies is protected and enhanced.
• Collaborate closely with other contracts team members and provide relevant advice within your areas of subject matter expertise Maintain accurate records of contracts, variations, documents, and related correspondence and processes to enable the effective functioning of the Contracts team.
• Participate in post award contract management, including; drafting variations, novation, data collection, reporting of activities, and compliance monitoring to ensure the contractual requirements are met, and to build and protect the University’s reputation with external funding bodies

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields
• A Degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in administration and related activities in a large organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures.
• Experience providing services and support in a large organisation.

Here’s how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please Andrew Gaff (Senior Manager, Research Contracts) on [email protected]. 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Adviser, Research Contracts_ HEW 6 (2).pdf

Applications for this position close on 12/2/24 at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.