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• Office of Research, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 6, $59.50 per hour plus 11% superannuation
• Casual hours required between now and December 2024 – please advise your availability in your statement of suitability

The Opportunity
The Contracts Officer will liaise with and support the Research Funding Team and Uni SC researchers in the negotiation and finalisation of all aspects of Uni SC research contracts, to manage risk to Uni SC and facilitate research funding. You will work closely with the Research Funding Team, Uni SC researchers and other relevant Uni SC staff.
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You will

• provide comprehensive administrative support to finalise contracts and agreements for execution, ensuring delegates have an understanding of the contractual terms and risks to the Uni SC;
• liaise with internal and external stakeholders for efficient, timely, pragmatic and compliant approvals and execution of research contracts;
• support maintenance of the Uni SC contract template library to ensure quality control and participate in providing education to the Research Funding Team, Uni SC researchers and other stakeholders as required; and
• identify potential risks to ensure that contract conditions are not detrimental to the interest of Uni SC and achieve successful contract outcomes.

About you
You possess exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills, allowing you to develop effective working relationships with stakeholders, including external legal service providers. With a high attention to detail, you ensure accuracy across research contracts. You demonstrate strong initiative, judgment, and problem-solving skills, supporting the co-creation and implementation of innovative solutions through consultation with stakeholders. Your well-developed time management skills enable you to set priorities effectively, plan, and organise both your work and that of others to meet deadlines.
You will possess:

• completion of a relevant undergraduate degree combined with experience in contract administration; preferably in a higher education institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• demonstrated experience working with external legislative and governance frameworks and internal organisational policy and governance structure; and a demonstrated ability to interpret legislation, policies and procedures and apply within the workplace;
• Strong capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team, including supporting other team members on a project-by-project basis and the ability to develop effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders, including with external legal service providers; and
• high level of digital literacy and comfort learning to use process tracking and information management systems.

Uni SC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
To be eligible to apply you must have legal work rights in Australia.
All applications must be lodged through the Careers at Uni SC website.
Uni SC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
Applications for this position close midnight, Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
Apply now, as we are conducting interviews on a rolling basis. This casual opportunity may close early once we find the ideal candidate, so submit your application today to ensure prompt consideration.
Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed one page), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within this job advertisement.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to Uni SC and Linked In Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Rayleen Hinchcliffe
Research Contracts Officer
Email: rhinchcliffe@usc.edu.au
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Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At Uni SC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.
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• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
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• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
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