Research Contracts Officer

Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $92,287 - $98,398 pa | 17% Super
• Bedford Park, Kaurna Country
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About the Role

Flinders University is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Research Contracts Officer to join our Research Development and Support (RDS) team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our researchers by providing expert advice and end-to-end management of research contracts. In this role, you will review, prepare, and negotiate a diverse range of research-related agreements, including collaboration and services contracts, confidentiality agreements, IP-sharing arrangements, memoranda of understanding, material transfer agreements, and subcontracts with industry, government, and other research institutions.

Your work will help ensure that Flinders' research collaborations are built on strong, compliant, and mutually beneficial foundations. You will be part of a supportive, solutions-focused team dedicated to enabling high-quality research outcomes that make a real difference.

About You

You are a skilled contracts professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced research environment where accuracy, collaboration, and customer service matter. With experience in research contract administration or a similar field, you bring both technical expertise and a practical understanding of how to achieve strong outcomes for all parties involved. You have a sharp eye for detail, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will also bring:

• Strong knowledge of research contract management and compliance.
• Proven ability to review and negotiate terms and conditions across a variety of agreements.
• Sound judgment, initiative, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and research management systems.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (a law degree is highly regarded but not essential).

About the Portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research):

The Portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) drives Flinders University's research mission, building the knowledge and capabilities that improve lives and strengthen society. Led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and supported by the Research Development and Support (RDS) and Office of Graduate Research (OGR) teams, the portfolio provides strategic leadership, expertise, and operational support to enable research excellence, researcher development, and impactful partnerships across the University and beyond.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Staff Access to Wellbeing and Wellness Initiatives via
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• As well as a CV, you are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Sophie Trabilsie.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Sunday, 16 November 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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