Contracts Associate

1 week ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland University of Technology Full time

$106,563 to $120,783
- Fixed-term, full-time
- Kelvin Grove

**Who are we looking for?**

We are seeking a Contracts Associate to join Office of Research Services, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

The Contracts Associate in the Office of Research (ORS) is responsible for assisting the Manager, Contracts Unit with the facilitation of contract management pertaining to standard research grant and commercial research agreements, variations and extensions and other agreements linked to established research projects. This position will supervise the Contract Support Officer. The position will have a significant role in supporting the Manager, Contracts Unit and activities of the three main pillars of the ORS - Major Research Initiatives, Industry Research and Research Grants. The position will assist the Manager, Contracts Unit to ensure integrity, compliance and process improvement is maintained for contract development and work undertaken by the Contracts Support Officer. This position reports to the Manager, Contracts Unit for supervision, workload management and for Performance Planning and Review (PPR).

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the area**

QUT has experienced the strongest, sustained research growth of any university in the sector over the last ten years. The scale and complexity of research at QUT has reached a level that requires enhanced processes and resources to support the University’s research community in meeting its aspirations and compliance obligations.

The Research Portfolio provides high quality support and training and conducts compliance and reporting across a range of obligations at an organisational level in an environment of dynamic growth in cross institutional collaborations.

**What you need to succeed**
- Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; in particular, demonstrated ability in preparing and reviewing research related contract agreements and associated sub-contracts or variations and extensions.
- Demonstrated experience related to providing advice and exhibiting sound decision-making skills.
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate experience in negotiation, communication with internal and external stakeholders and establishment of positive working relationships across all levels of staff.
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills to deliver contract management services in a timely manner in the context of competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team context to provide quality and timely client service.

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