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Senior Adviser, Research Contracts

The University of Western Australia
📍 Australia, Western Australia, Australia 💼 Full Time 🕒 Posted July 08, 2026
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Job Description

  • Take a senior role in reviewing and negotiating a wide range of research agreements, including funding agreements, material/data transfer agreements, confidentiality agreements and multi-institution collaboration arrangements.

  • Provide practical, risk-based advice on contracts and intellectual property to researchers and stakeholders across the University.

  • Work closely with the University’s Legal team to resolve complex contractual issues and support effective research partnerships.

    • About you

  • Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating complex contracts, ideally in a research, government or commercial environment.

  • Strong judgement and ability to identify and manage contractual risks in a practical way.

  • Proven ability to analyse agreements, identify issues or gaps, and work collaboratively to resolve them.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence ou...

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    Job Details

    • Location Australia, Western Australia
    • Job Type Full Time
    • Category Business Operations Specialists
    • Posted Date July 08, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 17, 2026