Research Contracts & Administration Officer at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Camperdown, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

112628.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Research Funding Grants Management, Post Award Support, Contract Administration, Grant Negotiation, Policy Interpretation, Record Keeping, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Compliance, Data Entry, Agreement Workflows, Intellectual Property Management, Due Diligence, Legal Review

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Full time, fixed term until 31st December 2027 Be valued for your exceptional organizational skills Base Salary $112,628 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity This role provides end‑to‑end management of Major Awards research funding grants across the University’s research portfolio. You will join a collaborative Research Grants Post Award team that supports researchers to secure, establish and manage funding effectively. Your work will directly contribute to enabling high‑quality research and ensuring compliance with University and funding body requirements. Your key responsibilities will be to: work closely with researchers, funding providers, the Commercialisation team and internal stakeholders across the University on the establishment of Major Awards (for example Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence grants) manage end‑to‑end administration of research contracts, grants, fellowships and variations coordinate award acceptance, contract establishment, account setup and HERDC classification negotiate contract terms with external funding agencies prepare required documentation and provide advice on University and funding body policies maintain accurate agreement records in the Research Data Management System contribute to continuous improvement of research administration processes About you experience administering Major Award research funding schemes in a high‑volume environment is highly desirable knowledge of national and international research funding processes and policies capability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and contractual requirements proficiency in managing research contract systems, data entry and agreement workflows ability to navigate research‑related IP, due diligence and legal review processes bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You 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 checks Your 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 statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. 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Responsibilities

This role manages the end-to-end administration of Major Awards research funding grants, including contract establishment, account setup, and compliance verification. Key duties involve working closely with researchers and funding bodies on award acceptance and negotiating contract terms with external agencies.