Contract Manager

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**The Opportunity**:

- **Interested in drafting & negotiating research & IP related contracts?**:

- **We have 2 x opportunities available in** a great team & hybrid working environment**:

- **This is a stimulating role that supports every aspect of the contract lifecycle**

Our Commercial Contracts team, which sits within CSIRO Growth Sector, are seeking 2 experienced contract managers to join the team

As a Contract Manager, you will support a broad range of meaningful commercial transactions which link CSIRO’s world-class scientific developments with industry and can help take research from the laboratory to the market, creating real-world economic, environmental and society-wide value

Exceptional interpersonal skills are pivotal to perform this role as you will be the first point of contact for research staff and external clients to determine appropriate contract review processes. You will work closely with Business Development, Legal and Intellectual Property teams to assist staff with their research-related contracting needs. These assignments include the preparation and negotiation of lower-risk research / IP related contracts; and providing advice to staff on appropriate contracting pathways, agreement selection and other matters (e.g., key transaction risks, risk mitigation, approval pathways).

**Your duties will include**:

- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating 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.
- Providing advice to research staff on appropriate contracting pathways, agreement selection and other lower-complexity contractual issues. Enlisting CSIRO Legal / Business Development / IP input to decision as required.
- Giving input to appropriate contract approval documentation for approval by delegate(s) and arranging execution of agreements, distribution to relevant parties etc.
- Collating and forwarding signed contracts and other relevant contract documentation to Contract Support Officers to initiate entry into / update of CSIRO systems (SAP, Content Manager, Microsoft Dynamics).
- Tracking progress of relevant matters at contract preparation/negotiation stage and maintaining related entries in CSIRO’s internal matter management system to facilitate accurate unsecured revenue reporting to the CSIRO Board and prioritisation of contracting matters.
- Liaising with Research, Finance, Business Development, Legal, and IP staff to promote and facilitate a smooth end-to-end contracting process.

**Location**:All AU CSIRO Sites will be considered. A flexible hybrid working environment available.

**Salary**:AU $89,680- AU $101,459 per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation

**Tenure**:1 x Specified term of 12 months, and 1 x Specified term of 2 years available

**Reference: 93900**

**To be considered you will need**:

- Tertiary Legal qualifications_ _or relevant experience in the drafting and amendment of contract terms and conditions.
- A history of professional and respectful behaviours, 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 judgements.
- Demonstrated high level organisational skills with an ability to manage a high volume of work and constantly changing priorities.
- Science qualifications or experience in a research environment is desirable.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

**Eligibility**:
**Flexible Working Arrangements**:
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