Contracts Manager

3 weeks ago

Adelaide Region SA, Australia The University of Adelaide Full time

**(HE07) $95,017 - $106,270 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

**Are you experienced in research contracting and project establishment? We have a continuing opportunity for a Contract Manager to join our collaborative Research Services team.**

The Contract Manager is accountable for high quality research contracting and project initiation services designed to streamline administration and ensure high quality, rigorous contracting in relation to research activity at the University of Adelaide.

You will be responsible for: negotiating and establishing research funding agreements and other associated contracts; ensuring timely commencement of research activities; liaising with research funders and collaborators, Faculties, Schools, Institutes, Affiliates and research funding applicants and coordinating services with Research Development, Business Development, Commercialisation, Finance, Legal and Risk, Adelaide Graduate Research School and other areas of central university administration.

Working under limited direction with a degree of autonomy, you will exercise a high degree of independence, mature judgement and liaise directly with University senior officers and external parties.

You will also be expected to contribute to the development of strategies and systems primarily in relation to enhancing research contracting and project initiation/establishment. You will provide advice, guidance and mentoring to junior staff on relevant matters and you may also be called upon to provide support for other research administrative processes during peak periods.

**To be successful you will need**:

- Detailed knowledge of the University sector, funding of research and of related structures and processes in a research-oriented field.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality advice to staff on research contracting issues, including broader project initiation considerations and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and written communication skills (including the ability to prepare correspondence for internal and external audiences, and briefing papers for management).
- Excellent organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, plan actions and work well to tight (externally imposed) deadlines.

**Enjoy an outstanding career environment**

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

**Your division's broader role**

The Division of Research and Innovation leads the University's research strategic planning. It manages research, partnerships, prioritises investment in strategic initiatives, and responds to changes in the external environment.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/

**If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.**

Applications close 11:55pm, 23rd July 2023.

**For further information**

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Tim Kleinig
Manager, Contract Management
P: : +61 8 8313 1285

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