Job Responsibilities
Carry out internal and external correspondence concerned with
administration aspects of approximately 200 contracts per year
(25hrs/wk). Design and manage information in the computerised
database (10hrs/wk). Develop systems to improve the efficiency and
effectiveness of the contracting process (5hrs/wk). Assist in the
preparation and monitoring of budgets, milestones and final
reports (1hr/wk). Contract review and negotiation (10hrs/wk).
Supervise and train administration staff (ongoing). Act as the
interface between dept and internal staff (ongoing). Assist in a
cultural shift towards innovation across dept. (ongoing)
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Uppers
Ensuring that contractual procedures such as payments, authorised signatures,
milestone reports and variations are conducted within reasonable time frames.
Successfully negotiating major contracts with input from various parties. enjoy
establishing and maintaining an IP register, developing policy, procedures and
precedents to ensure accountability, efficiency, and transparency across dept.
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Downers
Difficult to encourage others to appreciate role of legal process
within company.
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Lifestyle
Flexible work hours, ability to structure around personal commitments. internal
and external company events allow diverse contacts. Smart casual dress code
within company but need for formal attire when meeting clients.
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Compensation
Base salary $100,000 with annual bonus, car, mobile, laptop,
library access, and financial support to study.
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Advice to Jobseekers
The need for this role is growing as companies continue to ensure
they are receiving optimal cover against various foreseen and
especially unforeseen liabilities this is a role for someone
seeking a stable secure career within the foreseeable future and
for someone who enjoys gathering a lot of information, but able to
adjust that information to the situation at hand. That is, they
should be able to apply their knowledge and not have fixed ideas
about a problem and its solution.
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