• Deliver best practice contract & IP management
• Excellent benefits incl generous leave and working options
• Be part of a high-performing, supportive team
• Location: Townsville | Full Time – 36.25 hpw | Continuing
• HEWL 7 $94,374 - $104,359 + 17% super

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for contracts, intellectual property, and supporting impactful research? Join our team as a Contracts and Intellectual Property Officer, where you’ll play a key role in supporting research excellence through expert contract and IP management.

WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH IN THE ROLE

In this role, you'll have the exciting responsibility of crafting, reviewing, and negotiating research-related agreements and intellectual property arrangements to ensure optimal outcomes. Your expertise will be key in mitigating contractual risks and maintaining meticulous contract records, safeguarding our University's interests.

As a vital contributor to our research strategic plans, you'll manage patent data and reports, oversee IP licensing and will drive commercialization efforts. Your communication skills will shine as you keep stakeholders informed and engaged in research contracting activities, providing accurate and compliant information. You’ll continuously enhance our contract administrative processes to ensure they're efficient and compliant with all relevant legislation.

If you're passionate about research and contracts, join us and make a profound impact on our academic community's success!

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Degree qualifications and relevant experience or extensive technical, administrative or managerial experience.
• Proven contract management experience with an ability to provide high-quality client services in relation to the review and negotiation of contracts, agreements and consultancies and intellectual property arrangements.
• Significant organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage own workflow and prioritise to ensure deadlines and targets are met.
• High level critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to make decisions.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to maintain highly effective working relationships, including demonstrated ability to consult and liaise with staff from all levels of university and external parties.

WHY JCU?

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth – working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect. We support our people through the provision of;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave incl. annual leave loading
• Cash out annual leave and time in lieu options
• 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
• Up to 6 months paid parental leave
• 36.25-hour full-time working week
• Flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Staff study assistance and paid study leave
• Ongoing professional development support
• Career enhancement opportunities
• Fitness Passport
• Access to online media subscriptions
• Corporate discount on health insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counselling)
• Well-equipped facilities including an on-campus childcare centre and primary school, cafes, hairdresser, post office, medical centre and gym.
• Balance of work and life so you can enjoy a lifestyle that supports a diverse range of leisure and sporting interests.

HOW TO APPLY

At JCU, we offer a supportive and collaborative academic environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to shape research that makes a real impact in Northern Australia and beyond.

Apply now and be part of something bigger.

Please apply directly via the via the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

1. Complete the application form
2. Upload your current resume
3. Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Tina Langford on (07) 4781 4342 or via email [email protected]

Applications close Sunday 8 June at 11.59pm.

James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.