Contract Manager

• Exciting opportunity for a lawyer or paralegal looking for a change
• Draft and negotiate research and IP-related contracts
• Join CSIRO and make a difference, in a flexible, collaborative and inclusive environment 

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The opportunity

• Exciting opportunity for a lawyer or paralegal looking for a change
• Draft and negotiate research and IP-related contracts
• Join CSIRO and make a difference, in a flexible, collaborative and inclusive environment 

We are seeking a Contract Manager to support a broad range of meaningful commercial transactions at CSIRO. These contracts link CSIRO’s world-class scientific developments with industry and help take research from the laboratory to the market, creating real-world economic, environmental and society-wide value.
You will be part of our Commercial Contracts team who work closely with Business Development Managers, Legal and Intellectual Property (IP) teams, to assist staff with their research-related contracting needs. Our network of Contract Managers across Australia help with every aspect of the commercial contract life cycle.

As the Contract Manager, you will be responsible for the preparation and negotiation of lower risk research / IP related contract terms; and providing advice to research staff on appropriate contracting pathways, agreement selection and other.

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Your duties will include:

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a variety of standard and non-standard research related agreements, including Confidentiality, Consulting Services, Testing, Funding, Research, Grants, Sub-contracts, Data Licence, Copyright, Material Transfer, Student and Visitor Agreements and variations to same.
• Providing advice to research staff on appropriate contracting pathways, agreement selection and other lower-complexity contractual issues.  Enlisting CSIRO Legal / Business Development / IP input to decision as required.
• Giving input to appropriate contract approval documentation for approval by delegate(s) and arranging execution of agreements, distribution to relevant parties etc.
• Collating and forwarding signed contracts and other relevant contract documentation to Contract Support Officers to initiate entry into / update of CSIRO systems (SAP, Content Manager, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Tracking progress of relevant matters at contract preparation/negotiation stage and maintaining related entries in CSIRO’s internal matter management system to facilitate accurate unsecured revenue reporting to the CSIRO Board and prioritisation of contracting matters.
• Liaising with Research, Finance, Business Development, Legal, and IP staff to promote and facilitate a smooth end-to-end contracting process.

   

Location: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle and Sydney preferredSalary: AU$93k – AU$105k pa plus up to 15.4% superannuationTenure: Specified term of 16 months, Full-timeReference: 97527

To be considered you will need:

• Tertiary Legal qualifications or relevant experience in the drafting and amendment of contract terms and conditions.
• A history of professional and respectful behaviours, with a proactive, collaborative, and inclusive working style, and a willingness/ability to cooperate with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt to changing circumstances and new responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including an ability to clearly communicate contractual issues and risks to relevant personnel.
• Demonstrated high level analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively identify and solve problems and make sound judgements.
• Demonstrated high level organisational skills with an ability to manage a high volume of work and constantly changing priorities.

   

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience managing contracts in the mining/resources industries.

   

For full details about this role, please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia’s national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

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