Research Tenders and Industry Contracts Manager

Join the dynamic and innovate Swinburne Research Contracts & Grants team
- Fulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
- HEW 8 salary + 17% super

**About the Role**
Swinburne is seeking a Research Tenders and Industry Contracts Manager to lead the end-to-end management of research tendering and contracting processes within the Research and Industry Contracts unit. This role is key to supporting the university’s research growth by identifying tender opportunities, coordinating submissions, managing panels, and overseeing contract negotiation and execution.

You will provide strategic and operational advice, guide researchers through complex tender processes, and ensure compliance with university policies. The role also involves budgeting support, risk assessments, due diligence, and coordination with legal where needed.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Research and Industry Contracts, you will drive continuous improvement of tendering processes, lead training initiatives, and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong contract and project management experience, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of research environments are essential.

**About You**
**To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities**:

- Demonstrated contract management experience including the development of tender responses and commercial proposals
- Demonstrated experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on research contracts within the higher education or commercial or government environment
- Demonstrated understanding of key issues and risks associated with research and commercial contracts and the ability to identify, understand, and clearly articulate the implications of contracts terms and risk

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

**Qualifications**
Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification with relevant experience or an equivalent combination and/or education/training

**About Swinburne University of Technology**
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

**To Apply**
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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**Applications Close: Sunday 18th May 2025, 11pm**

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

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