Research Tenders And Industry Contracts Manager

• Join the dynamic and innovate Swinburne Research Contracts & Grants team
• Fulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 8 salary + 17% super

About the Role
Swinburne is seeking a Research Tenders and Industry Contracts Manager to lead the end-to-end management of research tendering and contracting processes within the Research and Industry Contracts unit. This role is key to supporting the university’s research growth by identifying tender opportunities, coordinating submissions, managing panels, and overseeing contract negotiation and execution.

You will provide strategic and operational advice, guide researchers through complex tender processes, and ensure compliance with university policies. The role also involves budgeting support, risk assessments, due diligence, and coordination with legal where needed.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Research and Industry Contracts, you will drive continuous improvement of tendering processes, lead training initiatives, and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong contract and project management experience, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of research environments are essential.

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
• Demonstrated 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
• Ability to apply initiative, judgement and problem-solving skills, particularly to issues in commercial contracting

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

Qualifications
Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification with relevant experience or an equivalent combination and/or education/training

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s 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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Applications Close: Sunday 18th May 2025, 11pm

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 enquires about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquires will not be answered by phone).

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

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