Overview:
- Full-time, Continuing position
- Salary Level 7 ($103,603 -$112,144) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
About You
You are a professional with a degree in law with a strong interest in research, contracts and governance. You bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to contract review and negotiation and are comfortable interpreting complex legal and policy requirements in a higher-education or similarly regulated environment. You communicate clearly, exercise sound judgement and enjoy working collaboratively to enable research outcomes while managing institutional risk.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:
- A legal qualification and/or substantial experience in a legal, contracts or advisory role, preferably within higher education, research, government or a comparable complex environment.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing, drafting and critiquing research, funding or commercial agreements, with the ability to provide clear legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of contractual risk, compliance and governance, and the ability to escalate issues appropriately.
- Proven ability to manage multiple matters concurrently, prioritising effectively and meeting deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Well-developed judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic approach to risk management.
- Excellent oral communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and build strong working relationships.
- A demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused service.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
RMIT’s Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence, community and industry connections, we support cutting edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities. The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships, grants and research contracts, funding opportunities, capability development, research training, ethics and integrity, intellectual property, commercialisation, internships, communication and
profile. Find out more about research and innovation at RMIT University and the Research and Innovation Portfolio at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/research/
Research Strategy and Services
Research Strategy and Services supports researchers to achieve excellent research outcomes. Research Strategy and Services supports strategy development and implementation and continuous improvement in services, systems and processes. The team provides expertise and services in grants and research contracts; research integrity, ethics and governance; and data analytics and reporting.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Larisa Ahadi via email Larisa.ahadi@rmit.edu.au.
Position Description
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Applications Close:
22 Feb 2026 11.59 pm
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