• Flexible location choose one of Deakin’s Campuses + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 8 $114,231 - $130,786  + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Research Contracts Specialist, you will:

• Prepare a wide range of research-related contracts with other universities, research institutes, industry partners, government and community groups.

• Coordinate the flow of contracts from initiation to execution, tracking their progress and ensuring contracts progress smoothly through the approval process and timelines are met
• Act as a main point of contact for contract related enquiries and communication between researchers, Research Contracts Team, Research- Grants, -Tenders and Business Development and Commercialisation teams and other key stakeholders.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Bachelor or Research degree in a related area and significant experience preparing research or clinical trial contracts; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in commercial principles relating to contracts including risk analysis and project costing within a university or other research organisation
• Established track record in providing strategic advice on contracts to researchers, including IP management, publication and the distribution of risk and liability
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and demonstrable performance in a role requiring a high level of attention to detail.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Andrew Gaff (Senior Manager, Research Contract) at andrew.gaff@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Specialist Specialist, Research Contracts (567426).pdf

Applications for this position close on Friday March 27th.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.