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Join to apply for the Senior Officer, Research Contracts role at Swinburne University of Technology1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Officer, Research Contracts role at Swinburne University of TechnologyJoin the dynamic and innovate Swinburne Research Contracts & Grants teamHEW 7 salary + 17% superJoin the dynamic and innovate Swinburne Research Contracts & Grants teamFulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW 7 salary + 17% superAbout The RoleSwinburne is seeking an experienced Senior Officer, Research and Industry Contracts.In this role, you will be responsible for the review, negotiation, and execution of a range of standard research agreements, including research services, subcontracts, collaboration agreements, and confidentiality agreements. You will also support contract administration activities such as project scoping, costing, risk assessment and record-keeping, and consult and advise on legal, financial, intellectual property and commercial matters related to research contracting. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Research and Industry Contracts, you will also contribute to improving contract processes and delivering training to researchers and support staff.This position is key to ensuring that our researchers and other professional stakeholders understand and uphold Swinburnes contractual obligations and that Swinburnes best interests are represented.To be effective in the role, you must have a solid understanding of research contract and project management, and strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.About YouTo be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:Demonstrated experience in reviewing, drafting, negotiating and advising on research contracts within the higher education or commercial or government environment,Demonstrated understanding of key issues and risks associated with research and commercial contracts and the ability to identify, understand, and clearly articulate the implications of contract terms and risk,Ability to apply initiative, judgment and problem-solving skills, particularly in relation to issues in commercial contracting,Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder managements skills,Commitment to the provision of quality service, with demonstrated ability to provide user friendly, responsive client service.Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.QualificationsCompletion of a relevant tertiary qualification with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/trainingAbout Swinburne University Of TechnologySwinburnes strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.To ApplyPlease submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click apply and you will be redirected to Swinburnes Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au .Applications Close: Sunday 27th July 2025, 11pmSwinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.Diversity, Equity and InclusionSwinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquires will not be answered by phone).Victorias Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.As a signatory toVictorias Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. 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