The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC
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 elevate 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 Work
Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
Career Growth
Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
Supportive Culture & Belonging
Join in a diverse and values‐led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
Innovation
Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
World‐Class Excellence
Work 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 benefits
Salary 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 Precinct
Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe workplace as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self‐determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.
RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.
As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.
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📌 Contracts Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Melbourne