Role type: Full Time: Continuing Department : Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) Salary: UOM 5 - $ 86,943 - $99,864 p.a. plus 17% super Facilitate impactful research agreements / collaborate with academic and professional stakeholders / enhance your negotiation skills A pply now to become a pivotal part of our team, driving seamless research transactions and stakeholder collaboration Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity: As a Contracts Officer, you will play a vital role in negotiating and executing research agreements, providing commercial advice to internal stakeholders, and ensuring seamless contract management. You will have the opportunity to cultivate productive relationships within the Research Contracts team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the University, enhancing your skills in negotiation and contract law. Your responsibilities will include: Negotiate and Finalise Agreements: Review, advise, and finalise research and commercial engagement agreements, seeking legal advice as necessary. Build Collaborative Relationships: Establish strong working relationships with researchers, RIC staff, Faculty staff, and external customers. Support Contract Processing: Organise approval and signing of agreements, and report contract status to management. Mentor Junior Staff: mentor and buddy with junior Contracts Officers, fostering their development and skill enhancement. You may be a great fit if: You possess a law degree with experience in contract negotiation and advisory within commercial or government settings, and excel in communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration. You may also: Have a law degree with expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate strong initiative, judgment, and problem-solving abilities. Excel in time management and organisational skills. Be committed to providing responsive and quality client service. Your new team – Research, Innovation and Commercialisation Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding, and government agencies. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on 61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page. Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with "Korin-Korin" our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support. Please note : This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost. Join Us and unlock your career potential! If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. For recruitment queries, email Alessandro Storani at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address. For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description. Applications close: 24 March 2026 - 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. Position Description: PD_JR-010214 Contracts Officer .docx