Melbourne, Victoria RMIT
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* Full-time, Fixed Term position, until end of November 2021
* Salary Level HEW 9 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
* Based at the City campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About RMIT
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.
Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT's leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.
Our Culture
Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.
Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.
What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.
Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.
About You
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Research Contracts, you will review, draft, negotiate and recommend competitive and commercial research-related contracts entered into by RMIT University. These contracts include research undertaken by the University following a competitive grant process or via commercial negotiation, sub-contracting of research services, collaborative research agreements, Co-operative Research Centres (CRCs), Centres of Excellence, IP licensing arrangements and scholarship agreements.
Additionally, you will be required to liaise extensively with internal and external stakeholders and be responsible for making commercially sound decisions with a high level of autonomy.
To be successful in this position, you'll have as a minimum:
* Substantial contract management experience in government and industry sectors including the ability to prepare, review, negotiate and advise on contracts to ensure excellent corporate and commercial outcomes.
* Substantial experience in identifying, assessing, managing legal risks and issues, such as intellectual property, insurances and indemnities, relating to large scale government and industry contracts, preferably relating to R&D projects.
* Demonstrated ability to achieve contractual outcomes closely aligned with the corporate and strategic frameworks of a large government or industry organisation. A demonstrated understanding of the role of research and its importance to universities is highly regarded.
* Demonstrated commercial acumen – the ability to assess a commercial deal, and suggest viable alternatives and to effectively assess the commercial implications of such a project
* Demonstrated negotiation skills – ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders/clients to negotiate satisfactory outcomes in a prompt, efficient and professional manner.
* Demonstrated contract coordination skills, including prioritising project stages; organise self and others to meet critical deadlines; ensure multiple tasks are progressed and completed; ensure detailed arrangements are made and implemented; ensure processes and arrangements are economical and contribute to project financial viability.
* Significant experience in business planning and development, developing project and implementation plans, business cases and reports and demonstrated ability to use and manipulate data from large corporate databases.
* Demonstrated expertise in establishing and maintaining strong professional relationships and effective networks with internal and external stakeholders i.e. industry and government.
* Demonstrated ability to lead through influence.
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 click here.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.
HEW 9 – Manager, Research Contracts.pdf
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Bring Your Whole Self to Work
We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.
We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.
RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.
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.
Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/
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