About the Role
We are seeking an experienced research contracts and tender specialist to join our Research and Industry Contracts unit, which oversees the effective management of research contracting and tendering services across the university.
You will play a key role in identifying research tendering opportunities and manage tender submissions, through various platforms, including tender panels. The role encompasses managing tender panels ongoing requirements and communications both internally and externally, as well as supporting proposal development by coordinating tender responses with Researchers and internal stakeholders, project managing tender submissions, costing and pricing research projects, completing due diligence and risk assessments, pre-reviewing supplier contracts and providing advice on tender requirements and University policies and procedures.
As the Senior Officer, you will oversee the contract negotiation and execution process to establish successful tenders and will provide proactive support to ensure the effective management and successful delivery of awarded tenders. This position plays a pivotal role in assisting researchers and other professional staff to understand the complexities in tender panel management, response submission and contractual obligations whilst ensuring Swinburnes best interests are represented.
We are seeking a Senior Officer with proven experience in contract management and tendering processes as well as strong project management and customer service skills, with a demonstrated understanding of research management.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Demonstrated contract management experience including the development of tender responses and commercial proposals.
- Proven experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on research contracts within the higher education or commercial or government environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of key issues and risks associated with research and commercial contracts and the ability to identify, understand, and clearly articulate the implications of contracts terms and risk.
- Strong project management, planning and organisational skills and ability to work independently an effectively to meet deadlines without compromising close attention to detail and accuracy.
- Outstanding collaboration and interpersonal skills, including an ability to influence and build positive and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders spanning a range of levels.
Qualifications
- Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification with relevant experience or an equivalent combination and/or education/training.
- Completion of a law degree and/or paralegal experience is preferred.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburnes strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
To Apply
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on
talentacquisition@swin.edu.au Applications Close: Monday, 3 March 2025 at 5pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at
DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.
Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to
talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).
Victorias Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to
Victorias Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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