Contracts Coordinator

- Full time ongoing
- Close to public transport | Parkville location
- Provide exceptional care and support patients and their families in a warm and skilled environment.

About the role

Join the Royal Melbourne Hospital's (RMH) Office for Research and play an important role in helping research projects get underway.

Working as part of the Contracts Office, you'll coordinate research agreements, collaborate with researchers and stakeholders across the organisation, and support the smooth progression of contracts from initial enquiry through to execution. Your work will help ensure agreements are managed efficiently, risks are appropriately addressed and researchers receive timely, practical support throughout the contracting process.

Key Accountabilities

- Manage research agreements: Review and coordinate agreements from receipt to signing, ensuring alignment with RMH policies and approved templates.
- Coordinate enquiries: Manage the shared inbox, respond to requests and prioritise incoming matters.
- Review and negotiate contracts: Negotiate agreements within established guidelines and escalate complex or higher-risk issues.
- Coordinate approvals: Obtain internal approvals, prepare agreements for signing and manage execution.
- Monitor contract progress: Track workflows, follow up outstanding actions and resolve routine issues.
- Maintain records: Keep accurate, complete and up-to-date contract records.
- Support research start-up: Work with researchers and stakeholders to progress agreements and enable timely project commencement.

About You

- At least two years’ experience in a similar role
- A degree in Law,



a health-related discipline or equivalent relevant experience
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to work independently, apply sound judgement and manage workflows within established frameworks
- Strong communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and improving processes

Benefits of Working at RMH

- Meaningful WorkMake a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
- Career GrowthAccess learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- Supportive Culture & BelongingJoin in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
- InnovationHelp shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
- World-Class ExcellenceWork alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoy great employee benefitsSalary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).

- Work in the Parkville PrecinctWork in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, including a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

📌 Contracts Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Melbourne