Officer, Research Contracts

• Full Time, Fixed Term until 20/09/2024 

• Salary Level HEW 6 ($85,948 - $93,035) + 17% Superannuation

• Based at the City campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University. 

About the Position 
The Officer, Research Contracts supports the development, review and approval of research related contracts and agreements entered into by RMIT University. The Officer will Provide high quality and timely administrative and procedural support to Research Contracts team members and R&I managers, relating to the preparation and approval of research-related agreements, whilst providing expert and customer-focused advice and support to stakeholders on research contracting matters. 

The position requires close and confident liaison with academic and professional staff and collaborative engagement with various university service areas and external stakeholders. The responsibilities extend to managing data. r ecords and files to make relevant information easily accessible to stakeholders, and R&I managers and staff. This involves recording and tracking contract details in University databases, archiving documents, and preparing reports as required. 

To be successful in this position, you’ll have: 

• Experience in an administrative and/or advisory role, preferably within the higher education sector or an equivalent environment. 

• Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills with an ability to understand issues at both a broad strategic level and at a detailed operational level. 

• Ability to support multiple projects with different levels of priority and complexity, whilst meeting deadlines quickly. 

• Ability to pay close attention to detail and produce work that is of high quality and accuracy. 

• Excellent communication skills, particularly 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. 

• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills. 

• Highly motivated, customer-focused and proactive with highly developed organisational and time management skills and the ability to handle various and multiple functions simultaneously and under pressure. 

• Demonstrated high level of computer literacy - word processing, presentation software, email, internet and correspondence management databases and a demonstrated ability to adapt to new IT environments. 

• Demonstrated history of behaviour aligned to the RMIT values 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. 

 Find out more about research and innovation at RMIT University and the Research and Innovation Portfolio at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/research/  

To Apply  

 Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.  

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below. 

Position Description – Officer, Research Contracts  

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Applications Close:
24 Mar 2024 11.59 pm

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