Research Contract Specialist
2 weeks ago
You will be working as a Research Contract Specialist, reporting to the Manager: Research Projects Management. Your primary responsibility will be to provide legal administration and contract review support to the UniSA Research Offices objectives.
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for strategic review, interpretation, and advice on research funding agreements and associated legislative requirements. You will liaise with various stakeholders, including professional service areas of the university, granting agencies, partner research organisations, industry partners, and researchers, to minimize risk and enforce consistent contract provisions.
About UniSAThe University of South Australia is a leading institution in enterprise education and research. Our culture is built around innovation, global connections, and social responsibility. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity.
Job DescriptionThis role involves providing expert advice on contract law and commercial contracting to various stakeholders across the research ecosystem. You will need to critically evaluate legal documents and provide feedback to key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Providing strategic review, interpretation, and advice on research funding agreements and associated legislative requirements
- Liaising with stakeholders to minimize risk and enforce consistent contract provisions
- Critically evaluating legal documents and providing feedback to key stakeholders
- Working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve project objectives
- Tertiary law degree or recognized legal, paralegal, or business qualifications
- Good working knowledge of contract law and commercial contracting
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to apply initiative, judgment, and problem-solving skills in contracting in the research context
$85,000 - $110,000 per annum, plus superannuation and other benefits.
Benefits- Access to great personal development opportunities
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Flexible working conditions
- Variety of leave arrangements
The UniSA Research Office (URO) provides support for the management of research, administers sponsored research projects, and ensures the responsible and ethical conduct of research. The Research Contracts Team works closely with researchers and stakeholders to prepare, review, negotiate, and execute various types of research contracts.
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