Senior Research Contracts Leader | Flexible Hours & Impact

Times Higher Education; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Salary packaging

Flexible work

Professional development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Flinders University in Australia is seeking a motivated professional to join our Research Development and Support team as a Research Contracts Officer (HEO6) or Senior Research Contracts Officer (HEO7).

You will administer contracts for externally sponsored projects, review terms with industry and government partners, and provide timely advice to researchers while balancing risk and institutional goals. A strong background in contract administration and negotiation is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration within higher education or research settings.
• Ability to draft and review contractual terms with stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to administer contracts and agreements for externally sponsored projects.
• Review and negotiate terms with industry, government and research partners.
• Advise researchers on contractual obligations and compliance.
• Help identify process improvements in contract administration.

Skills

Contract administration

Drafting

Legal review

Negotiation skills

Job description

Flinders University in Australia is seeking a motivated professional to join our Research Development and Support team as a Research Contracts Officer (HEO6) or Senior Research Contracts Officer (HEO7).

You will administer contracts for externally sponsored projects, review terms with industry and government partners, and provide timely advice to researchers while balancing risk and institutional goals. A strong background in contract administration and negotiation is essential.