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Contracts Officer
University of Melbourne —Parkville VIC
- $6 - $109,163 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Negotiation
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
4h
OPTIMA Postdoctoral Research Fellow, AI in Optimisation
University of Melbourne —Parkville VIC
- $87,266 - $118,416 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Research
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
4d
Distance Education Teacher of Indonesian (Leave replacement 0.6) - Semester 2, 2026
Government schools —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Computer skills
- Leadership
9d
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Engineering Science (Research) Domestic Scholarship Opportunities at Faculty of Engineering
Monash University —Clayton VIC
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- English
Distance Education Teacher of Chinese SL (0.6 Leave replacement ¿ Term 3, 2026)
Government schools —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Computer skills
- Leadership
10d
Occupational Physician (Contractor)
Cogent Thinking —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- Remote
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Professor of Cancer Nursing / Nursing Research Program Lead
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- $180,330.80 - $260,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Nursing
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Annual leave
Research Fellow in Quantum Omics
University of Melbourne —Parkville VIC
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Mass Spectrometry Specialist
University of Melbourne —Parkville VIC
- $87,266 - $118,416 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
4h
Head, Department of Global Health
University of Melbourne —Parkville VIC
- Full-time
- Research
- University
- Leadership
4h
Head, Department of Health and Society
University of Melbourne —Parkville VIC
- Full-time
- Research
- University
- Leadership
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Contracts Officer

University of Melbourne -
Parkville VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$6 - $109,163 a year
4 hours ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Management
Law
Research
Legal drafting
Working with Children Check
Negotiation

Full Job Description

Role type: Continuing
Department : Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super

Specialist contract’s role enabling high-impact research / Diverse university, industry and government partners / Supportive, development-focused RIC team

Apply now to advance your contracts career while enabling transformative research partnerships across a leading global university.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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. Discover more via our website.

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 .

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:

Build future financial security with 17% superannuation

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team:
You will join Research, Innovation and Commercialisation, a specialist Chancellery team enabling the University’s research mission.
The team partners with academics, industry, government and funders to support funding proposals, contracts and commercialisation pathways.
You will work within a collaborative, feedback-oriented culture that values service excellence, professional growth and innovation.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb .

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process .

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected]

Application essentials:

Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

For queries related to this specific position, Dean Antoniadis
[email protected]

For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani [email protected]

For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Sunday 28 June 2026 - 11:55 PM ; Melbourne time zone.

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Contracts Officer

OPTIMA Postdoctoral Research Fellow, AI in Optimisation

Distance Education Teacher of Indonesian (Leave replacement 0.6) - Semester 2, 2026

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Engineering Science (Research) Domestic Scholarship Opportunities at Faculty of Engineering

Distance Education Teacher of Chinese SL (0.6 Leave replacement ¿ Term 3, 2026)

Occupational Physician (Contractor)

Professor of Cancer Nursing / Nursing Research Program Lead

Research Fellow in Quantum Omics

Mass Spectrometry Specialist

Head, Department of Global Health

Head, Department of Health and Society

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