Contracts Officer

Overview:

• ​​Full-time​, ​Fixed Term position until​ 28/02/2026 

• Salary HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements 

• Based at the ​Melbourne CBD​ campus, ​but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University​ ​

 

About The Position 

 
The Contracts Officer provides administrative support for electronic contract sign-off processes, contract administration, data entry, and the management of RMIT’s Foreign Relations Act reporting register.

The role ensures timely and accurate responses to enquiries, communicates contract-related information to stakeholders, and supports compliance with RMIT’s contract management policies, systems, and processes. It also involves contributing to team goals, demonstrating RMIT’s values, completing various administrative tasks as needed, and ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures. 

 

To be successful in this position, you’ll have: 

 

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in the provision of quality administrative support in the management of contract data and/or similar systems of process management, including contract execution through secure electronic signature software. 

• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail, including contract data entry and contract data validation. 

• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders. 

• Proven ability to operate with a high level of confidentiality. 

• Robust skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Adobe PDF software. 

• Excellent oral, written, inter-personal and time management skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within a fast-moving team environment. 

• Enthusiastic and solution-focused approach

 

 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. 

 

About the ​Group​ 

 

Governance, Legal and Strategic Operations (within the Operations Portfolio) is responsible for the full range of governance, legal services and contract management to all areas of the University. Governance, Legal and Strategic Operations is committed to: 

 

• Providing high quality legal services that are aligned and responsive to the commercial needs of RMIT. 

• A high level of customer service which means getting to know the different areas of businesses we service and tailoring advice to meet their needs. 

• Assisting RMIT achieve its strategic objectives by working collaboratively with our University colleagues to help them achieve their objectives. 

• Developing and maintaining relationships with subject matter experts within and outside of RMIT to ensure appropriate additional expertise is available when required. 

 

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing ​your suitability​ for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.  

 

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact dustin.nguyen@rmit.edu.au 

   

Job Description – Contracts Officer  

 

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Applications Close:

28 July 2025 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

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