Research Contracts Specialist

2 weeks ago


North Ryde, Australia Macquarie University Full time

PRIMARY DETAIL
- Macquarie University is searching for a Research Contracts Specialist to work within the high performing Research Awards team.
- From $109,553 - $121,901 (HEW Level 8), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Full-Time, Continuing. Based at Wallumattagal campus, North Ryde.

THE ROLE
- This role is perfectly suited to someone with research post award experience and a strong understanding of the legal requirements underpinning university-related research. This role will manage a range of research contracts negotiations from Category 1 funded grants to industry funded projects and everything in between.-
- Key Accountabilities of this role include:- Draft, review and negotiate in a timely manner a range of research, research-related, consultancy and research commercialisation contracts, ensuring the terms are compliant with external investment rules (if applicable) and University policies and requirements.
- Provide contractual advice regarding research contracts and partnerships to researchers and professional services staff.
- Effectively manage a busy caseload of research and research related contracts from conception to execution.
- Take a pragmatic, commercially-aware approach to managing contractual risks associated with research, research-related and commercialisation contracts.
- Perform due diligence, in consultation with the National Security and Defence Manager on external partners to ensure compliance with Commonwealth legislation relating to foreign interference and national security legislation.
- Liaise with external funding agencies, business partners, research collaborators and external peer networks to inform and enable best practice in research agreement negotiation and execution.
- Liaise with key internal stakeholders to enable efficient and streamlined contract management processes.- About Us- Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 58 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.- We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the- staff benefits
- on offer.- To Apply- To be considered for this role, applicants MUST address the below selection criteria in NO MORE than two pages. Applicants who fail to respond to the criteria risk not being considered for interview/appointment.- Selection Criteria-
- Demonstration of having a strong understanding of the contractual arrangements that accompany research, preferably within the higher education sector or an equivalent environment.
- Proven ability to draft, review and critique a wide range of draft research funding agreements and to provide clear, concise feedback and advice to stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work systematically and simultaneously on multiple projects with different levels of priority and complexity, whilst meeting deadlines in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated capacity to perform due diligence on matters to ensure compliance with relevant internal and external policies, such as internal IP policies and external legislation pertaining to foreign interference.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in law or equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant work experience.- Desirable-
- A strong understanding of IP protection, filing and commercialisation processes, strategies and related legal agreements and their negotiation.- Role Specific Enquiries: Dorothy Pham, Research Awards Manager,-
- General Enquiries: Bill Egarchos, HR Administrator,-
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