Full time, 10 month, fixed term opportunityPlay a central role in enabling major research funding across the UniversityBase Salary $ 117,133 - $ 127,610 (HEO7) + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThis role provides end‐to‐end administration of research funding agreements within a dynamic and collaborative research services setting.
You will support the establishment, negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of contracts, grants, tenders, and fellowships.
Your work ensures agreements progress efficiently and accurately, enabling researchers to deliver high‐impact research across the University.Your key responsibilities will be to:work closely with researchers, funding providers, Research Contracts staff, and internal stakeholders across the Universitymanage end‐to‐end administration of research contracts, grants, tenders, fellowships, and variationsnegotiate agreements with external funding agencies and coordinate award acceptance and contract establishmentmaintain accurate agreement data and ensure timely upload of completed or amended documentsliaise with the Commercialisation team to ensure intellectual property and due‐diligence requirements are metcollaborate across Research Operations to improve administrative processes and support strategic initiatives.About youdemonstrated experience administering complex grant funding schemes, including contracts, tenders, fellowships, and variations in high‐volume environmentsknowledge of national and international research funding processes and policiesability to plan, prioritise, and organise workload,



and interpret policy to provide informed advicedemonstrated ability to work independently under broad direction and take initiativestrong analytical, problem‐solving, negotiation, and written communication capabilitiesbachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaYou must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Pre‐employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre‐employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.
If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive.
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📌 Research Contracts & Administration Officer (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales