- Full-time, Fixed Term until 27 January 2027
- Located at Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
- HEO7 Classification Level
- Base salary from $103,171 + 17% superannuation
About the position
The Senior Contracts Officer plays a key role in the Research and Industry Agreements Team by delivering efficient, high-quality client service and contracting support. The position is responsible for managing agreements for a range of research and consulting activities involving external funders and collaborators. It also includes supporting the submission of tenders and quotes.
The position provides expert advice to teams across the La Trobe Research and Industry Engagement portfolio on agreements with industry partners. It also supports researchers and stakeholders across the full lifecycle of research and consulting, from project establishment, milestone monitoring and variations, through to project closure.
The position is diverse and would suit people with a range of experience, including research grant management, business development, or legal/contracting.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated experience with contract negotiations, developing and managing research agreements with a range of clients and partners.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to effectively synthesise material and present data and complex information in a range of formats.
- Demonstrated organisation and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage multiple different projects concurrently.
- Ability to apply theoretical knowledge or management or policy expertise to bring together diverse and sometimes conflicting information to solve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to form a detailed knowledge of academic and administrative policies and the interrelationships between a range of policies and activities.
- Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills.
- Experience in facilitating training or seminars, preferably in a research management, business development, or community engagement context.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD - Senior Contracts Officer.pdf
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Monday, 26 January 2026
Position Enquiries: Larran O'Shea - Manager, Research Consulting and Contracts
Email: l.oshea@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- An up to date resume; and
- A Cover Letter
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future
La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities:
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
