Commercial Contract Specialist

7 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia CSIRO Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Contract Specialist to join our team at CSIRO. As a key member of our Commercial Contracts team, you will play a critical role in supporting the negotiation and management of commercial contracts that link our world-class scientific developments with industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of standard and non-standard research-related agreements, including Confidentiality, Consulting Services, Testing, Funding, Research, Grants, Sub-contracts, Data Licence, Copyright, Material Transfer, Student and Visitor Agreements, and variations to same.
  • Provide advice to research staff on appropriate contracting pathways, agreement selection, and other lower-complexity contractual issues.
  • Enlist CSIRO Legal/Business Development/IP input to decision as required.
  • Give input to appropriate contract approval documentation for approval by delegate(s) and arrange execution of agreements, distribution to relevant parties, etc.
  • Collate and forward signed contracts and other relevant contract documentation to Contract Support Officers to initiate entry into/update of CSIRO systems (SAP, Content Manager, Microsoft Dynamics).
  • Track progress of relevant matters at contract preparation/negotiation stage and maintain related entries in CSIRO's internal matter management system to facilitate accurate unsecured revenue reporting to the CSIRO Board and prioritization of contracting matters.
  • Liaise with Research, Finance, Business Development, Legal, and IP staff to promote and facilitate a smooth end-to-end contracting process.
Requirements
  • Tertiary Legal qualifications or relevant experience in the drafting and amendment of contract terms and conditions.
  • A history of professional and respectful behaviors, with a proactive, collaborative, and inclusive working style, and a willingness/ability to cooperate with others to achieve goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt to changing circumstances and new responsibilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including an ability to clearly communicate contractual issues and risks to relevant personnel.
  • Demonstrated high-level analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively identify and solve problems and make sound judgments.
  • Demonstrated high-level organizational skills with an ability to manage a high volume of work and constantly changing priorities.
Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents, or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

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