Contracts Manager and Contracts Officers

**Job no**: 532702
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Research Administration support

**The Opportunities**
- **_Support world-class research at Australia’s number one university for impact_**:

- **_Work across all university faculties and divisions to develop breadth of knowledge_**:

- **_Full-time (35 hrs week) | Permanent positions | Flexible/Hybrid working (3 days/week in office)_**:

- **_Work-life balance; 9-day fortnight for interested staff_**

**Contract Manager (x 1)** **Starting from $123,044 + 17% super**
- Lead and manage complex commercial contracts and procurement processes.
- Provide strategic advice and support to stakeholders on contractual matters.
- Manage a team of Contracts Officers
- Oversee contract lifecycle

The Contracts Manager is a senior team member responsible for delivering high-quality, customer-focused services in post-award research agreements. The role involves leading contract reviews, providing negotiation advice, and collaborating closely with senior managers, the Legal Office, Industry & Innovation, and the broader RCG teams. The Contracts Manager also supports team development and may supervise up to five direct reports, reporting to the Senior Manager, Contracts.

**Who you are**

You have relevant experience in the review and preparation of agreements for a range of contract and competitive grants and can demonstrate your ability to handle complex legal issues and negotiate with diverse stakeholders. Strong relationship and strategic planning skills are essential, along with discretion in managing sensitive matters. Please review the Position Descriptions for a full description of Skills & Experience required.

**Contracts Officers (x4) Starting from $110,073 + 17% super**
- Develop your understanding of Australian higher education and international research funding landscapes.
- Work under pressure in a high-volume grant environment.
- Cultivate and navigate relationships across the University.

**Who you are**

You can demonstrate your experience in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing and managing a large volume of agreements. Please review the Position Descriptions for a full description of Skills & Experience required.

**About UNSW**:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

**Benefits and Culture**:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
- Affordable on campus parking

**To Apply**: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and a brief response to Skills and Experience required in the Position Description via the APPLY button.

**The Position Description can be viewed via the**UNSW job board**

**Applications close**: 11:55pm, Wednesday 18th June 2025

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

**Advertised**: 04 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 18 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time