Job no: 0038362 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term (end date 6 December 2024) Department: Research Innovation and Commercialisation Salary: UOM 8 – $115,137 – $124,622 p.a. plus 17% super
About the Role An exciting opportunity to oversee the effective and efficient review, negotiation and finalisation of research contracts to be entered into by the faculties. As Team Leader, Research Contracts you will lead and supervise the assigned Senior Contracts Officers, Contracts Officers, and Assistant Contracts Officers, undertaking the effective and efficient review, negotiation and finalisation of research contracts.
You will monitor and manage the quality and timeliness of customer service and contracting operations and will serve as a point of escalation for the management of relationship issues with senior research stakeholders. Additionally, you will work with the Manager, Research Contracting to implement process improvements and systems changes that drive efficiency and enhanced customer service.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who we are looking for We are looking for a someone with high level working knowledge of contracting and commercial law, with the ability to lead or advise on negotiations. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. You will possess strong planning and organisational skills and demonstrated experience with knowledge of key risk issues associated with research and commercial contracts.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD..
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Research Innovation and Commercialisation Research Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission working closely with our academics, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding agencies and government agencies.
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Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
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Advertised: 06 May 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 20 May 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time