Contract and Compliance Officer in Melbourne

Role type: Part-time 0.5 FTE, Fixed term until 30th June 2028

Faculty: The Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning

Department: Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network

Salary: UoM 6: $100,847 - $109,163 plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)

Drive secure data partnerships for climate-focused urban research / develop legal and IP expertise / join a supportive national team. Apply now to help manage AURIN’s contracts and compliance, enabling impactful urban research across Australia.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Your next career opportunity:

In this role, you will support AURIN’s data licensing and contract management across a national research network. You will learn/help to translate technical data needs into clear legal instructions, helping secure datasets for sustainable, resilient cities research.

What you will deliver:

• Assist the Legal, Risk and Compliance Manager to prepare and refine data licensing and partnering documentation.
• Coordinate tracking, management and timely completion of routine contractual and licensing tasks within AURIN’s systems and processes.
• Support contract compliance by implementing tools to monitor obligations, report progress and encourage team collaboration and participation.
• Identify and elevate contractual risks, helping secure appropriate University approvals and ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
• Maintain accurate contract files and intellectual property records that meet University policy and audit trail requirements.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold or are completing a relevant law or business degree with experience in contract development or management.
• Demonstrate experience working in an office environment, using the Microsoft Office suite with high accuracy and efficiency.
• Exhibit strong organisational and time management skills, prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines in changing environments.
• Work independently and collaboratively, building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders on contractual matters.
• Provide clear, confident written and verbal communication, including drafting contract instructions and advising on compliance queries.
• Bring experience or interest in academic research, complex organisations, intellectual property and university policy frameworks.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail across contract variations, budgets, timelines and supporting documentation.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

Your new team – The Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network:

The Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN) exists to enable access to world-class research infrastructure for urban research. We support urban research that is focused on mitigating the impacts of climate change, energy transitions, and demographic shifts in our cities and regions. We provide access to data and software tools, some of which we build and develop, and expertise in data access, management, and analysis. AURIN is led by the University of Melbourne and funded by the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). AURIN comprises a national network of partner organisations. Most AURIN team members are hosted at the University of Melbourne within the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning (ABP). ABP is the leading education and research institution in the Asia-Pacific region addressing the design and realisation of inhabited environments. The AURIN team are a talented and committed group of research infrastructure experts, including data and software engineers, data scientists, business, and marketing specialists. The AURIN team are supportive, collaborative, highly skilled, passionate, curious, and committed to delivering what urban researchers need to design more sustainable and resilient cities for our future.

Be Yourself:

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Application essentials:

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

For queries related to this specific position, contact Amable Lou. For questions related to our recruitment process email Brett Verity. For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard.

Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future.