Senior Contracts Officer

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your contracts expertise to meaningful research, innovation and industry partnerships?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Officer to join a high-performing Research team responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of research and commercial agreements.
In this role, you will work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to facilitate successful research outcomes while ensuring contracts are legally compliant and commercially appropriate with relevant requirements.

What you'll be doing:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating research, funding, collaboration and commercial agreements.
• Providing expert advice on contractual, legal, intellectual property and compliance matters.
• Identifying and managing contractual, financial and commercial risks.
• Building strong relationships with researchers, professional staff, legal advisers and external partners.
• Supporting contract implementation, compliance obligations and issue resolution throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Contributing to process improvements, contract reporting and stakeholder training.

Are you looking for…

• A role where you can influence high-value research and commercial partnerships?
• The opportunity to negotiate complex and varied agreements?
• A position that combines legal, commercial and stakeholder management expertise?
• A collaborative environment where your knowledge and judgement are valued?
• The chance to work on projects that have real-world impact?

About You
To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong knowledge of contractual risk management, compliance and intellectual property matters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• A strong attention to detail and skill for research.

What's on Offer

• Up to $130,000 plus 17% super
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days WFH).
• Genuine work-life balance, flexible working hours.
• Approachable leadership and a down-to-earth team culture.
• Opportunity to develop skills and study whilst working.

If you're an experienced contracts professional looking to play a key role in supporting research excellence and strategic partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.