- Full-time, Ongoing position
- Located at Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
- HEO6 Classification Level
- Base salary from $96,878 + 17% superannuation
About the position
The Research Office supports La Trobe University researchers, senior executive academic leadership, and Central & Support Services to facilitate excellent research outcomes for the University.
The Research and Industry Agreements (RIA) Team sits in the Research Office and ensures that agreements appropriately manage the University’s risks while enabling impactful research. It is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of research consultancies and industry collaborations, supporting growth through the identification of new opportunities, undertaking due diligence, costing, and facilitating legal review. The team manages the University’s compliance with grant funding terms, including variations, transfers and reporting obligations as well as providing hands-on support for large or complex agreements in partnership with other Research and Industry Engagement portfolio teams.
The Research Grants and Contracts Officer will act as a liaison between researchers, industry partners, funding bodies and internal stakeholders. Working in the RIA team, they will provide expert advice on drafting and negotiating externally funded research and consultancy agreements.
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- Undergraduate degree with subsequent relevant knowledge, training and/or experience or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in the administration of agreements/contracts.
- Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
- Demonstrated organisational and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage several different projects and a high workload concurrently.
- Initiative, proactiveness and willingness to learn in a supportive environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills that can be tailored to suit a range of stakeholders
- The ability to work collaboratively as a member of a dedicated and high performing team
- High level of proficiency with computer software, including the Microsoft Office Suite and online contract/agreement management systems and repositories
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Position description:
Research Agreements and Grants Officer PD (1).docx
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Thursday the 7th of June, 2026
Position Enquiries: Larran O'Shea - Manager, Research Consulting and Contracts
Email: l.oshea@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- An up to date resume; and
- Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position relating to the Key selection criteria as outline in the PD
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future
La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities:
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
