Coordinator, Research Contracts

RMIT University Vietnam; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work model

Job summary

RMIT University Vietnam is seeking a proactive Coordinator, Research Contracts to support the review, negotiation and management of research agreements within RMIT's Research and Innovation Portfolio. The role is based at the Melbourne CBD campus with hybrid working arrangements.

The successful candidate will have a legal qualification or substantial experience in a legal, contracts or advisory role, plus excellent attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and legal administration.
• Understanding of research grants.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Proven stakeholder liaison and negotiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and manage research agreements.
• Support review and management of contract lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Provide clear feedback and advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Legal administration

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Legal qualification

Job description

Overview:

Full-time, Continuing position

Salary Professional Level 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You

We are seeking a proactive Coordinator, Research Contracts to support the review, negotiation and management of research agreements within RMIT's Research and Innovation Portfolio. You'll bring strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy, fast-paced environment. A confident communicator and relationship builder, you'll enjoy working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes.

Experience in contract management, legal administration, and an understanding of research grants will be highly regarded. A legal background or qualification is advantageous but not essential. Above all, you'll bring excellent attention to detail, a solutions-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.

To be successful in this position, you will have as a minimum:

• A legal qualification and/or substantial experience in a legal, contracts or advisory role, preferably within higher education, research, government or a comparable complex environment. Ability to review and critique a wide range of draft funding and general commercial agreements, and to provide clear, concise feedback and advice to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work systematically and simultaneously on multiple projects with different levels of priority and complexity, whilst meeting deadlines in a timely manner.
• Proven ability to pay close attention to detail and produce work that is of a high quality and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, judgement and problem-solving skills in order to provide creative and practical solutions to problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, in particular the ability to advise, influence and negotiate effectively and sensitively with staff from a range of workplace settings to build relationships and facilitate the desired action.
• A proven track record in providing high quality, customer focused service.
• Demonstrated high level of computer literacy including an understanding of available information communication technologies and how to apply these innovatively to work situations.
• Demonstrated history of behaviour aligned to the RMIT values, leadership capabilities and professional capability framework.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

RMIT's Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence, community and industry connections, we support cutting-edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities.

The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships, grants and research contracts, funding opportunities, capability development, research training, ethics and integrity, intellectual property, commercialisation, internships, communication and profile.

Position Description: Coordinator, Research Contracts

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

In line with RMIT University's commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence . Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Infor

Applications Close: 23 Nov 2026 11.59 pm