• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Two Full-time and continuing opportunities
• HEW 10 $142,074 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Senior Manager, Commercialisation will lead our efforts in advancing research commercialisation and translation strategies. In this role, you will be pivotal in increasing commercialisation opportunities, managing key initiatives, and identifying investment opportunities. Your responsibilities will include fostering collaboration between researchers, industry, and government, overcoming barriers to translation and IP protection, and ensuring objectives are met with initiative and determination. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in stakeholder engagement and technology transfer within a research-focused university environment, with a proven ability to drive impactful projects and build strategic partnerships.

As the Senior Manager, Commercialisation, you will:

• Establish enduring partnerships within Deakin’s research community, act as a trusted advisor, adjusting strategies based on insights, and offering expert solutions aligned with Deakin’s strategic priorities.
• Lead or collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of researchers, enabling functions and external partners, to identify and implement commercialisation solutions.
• Demonstrate leadership across Deakin by guiding effective management and commercialisation processes for intellectual property and research outcomes.
• Provide expertise and sustainable solutions to enhance Deakin’s patenting processes and portfolio management, optimizing IP protection and research impact aligned with Deakin’s strategy.
• Represent the university in licensing and commercial negotiations for translation of University IP, and effectively liaise on complex commercial contracts and research agreements.                                                                                                                            

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
• A proven capacity to build relationships and represent effectively across industry, government, and university sectors.
• Extensive experience in managing IP for optimal protection and commercialisation.
• A deep understanding of university research culture and pathways for research commercialisation.
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively to deliver high-quality customer service.
• Proficiency in research and technology concepts with a track record of achieving commercial outcomes.
• Strong negotiation skills, contract management expertise, and project coordination experience.
• Extensive leadership experience in facilitating diverse commercialisation pathways for various technologies.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Amy Hunter (Executive Director, Research Business Development & Commercialisation) at ed-businessdev@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Manager, Commercial Manager HEW 10.pdf

Applications for this position close on 12th February 2025 at 11:55pm

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.