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Our network of Contract Managers across Australia can help with every aspect of the commercial contract life cycle.\nAs the Contract Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing the progression of research and IP-related contracting matters from intake through to execution and recordkeeping, including providing advice on contracting pathways, maintaining contract records and systems, coordinating approvals and preparing and negotiating lower-risk contract terms.\nYour high-level duties will include:\nManage the triage, review and progression of research contracting matters, acting as a key point of contact for researchers and external stakeholders. \nDraft, review and negotiate a broad range of research, funding, licensing, confidentiality and collaboration agreements. \nProvide advice on contracting pathways, agreement selection and contract-related matters, escalating complex issues as required. \nCoordinate contract approvals, execution and record management, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures. \nPartner with researchers and stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Intellectual Property and Business Development to support efficient, scalable and compliant end-to-end contracting processes. \nContribute to continuous improvement of contracting systems, workflows and business processes, including reporting, training, stakeholder education and the development of effective contracting practices.\nMaintain accurate contract, workflow and matter management records to support reporting, prioritisation, governance and organisational decision-making.\nRole particulars\nLocation: VIC, ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS or WA\nSalary: AU$100k - AU$113k pa + 15.4% superannuation\nTenure: Indefinite, Full-time\nReference: 104258\nAs the successful candidate, you will bring:\nTertiary Legal qualifications or relevant experience in the drafting and amendment of contract terms and conditions.\nA history of professional and respectful behaviours, with a proactive, collaborative, and inclusive working style, and a willingness/ability to cooperate with others to achieve goals.\nDemonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt to changing circumstances and new responsibilities.\nExcellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including an ability to clearly communicate contractual issues and risks to relevant personnel.\nDemonstrated high level analytical skills and attention to detail.\nDemonstrated ability to effectively identify and solve problems and make sound judgements.\nDemonstrated high level organisational skills, including the ability to manage a high volume of matters, maintain accurate records and data, and balance competing priorities in a process-driven environment.\nDesirable\n\nScience qualifications or experience in a research environment.\nExperience working within the public sector, higher education, or similarly regulated environments.\nFor full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.\nSupport and workplace adjustments\nWe offer a range of reasonable supports and workplace adjustments. Please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description if we can help you to equitably participate in our recruitment process or the role itself.\nNot sure if you meet all the criteria?\nWhile it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.\nSetting you up for success\nWe are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please reach out to the contact on page 1 of the position description, to let us know how we can support you.\nLife at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements\nWe work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process.CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.\nInclusion and belonging\nSolving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. 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