• Exciting Commercialisation opportunity in Engineering/Physical Sciences/Material Sciences
• Full-time and continuing position based in Geelong or Melbourne (Burwood) + Hybrid working
• 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 seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India 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.

Deakin’s Research Business Development and Commercialisation division (BD&C) is a key function within the University’s Research and Innovation portfolio, establishing partnerships with industry, government other public and private sector organisations and our community; and positioning Deakin as a leader in research translation. Dedicated to developing partnerships, business development, the division is responsible for steering the strategic vision and positing Deakin as a partner of choice, connecting researchers with opportunities and managing external engagement. The team also bring innovative solutions to market through commercialising Deakin’s intellectual property and supporting entrepreneurs through our Spark program. BD&C key areas within the division are Deakin’s Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) Trailblazer, Business Development, Intellectual Property, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship.  

The Senior Manager, Commercialisation will deliver on strategies and initiatives for growing the commercialisation and translation of research, raising commercialisation income, manage commercially focussed activities, and prepare business investment opportunities.

As a Senior Manager, Commercialisation, you will:

• Establish long-term partnerships with Deakin’s research community, act as a trusted advisor, change direction in alignment with learnings and offer expert solutions and strategies aligned with Deakin’s strategic priorities
• Lead or contribute to multi-disciplinary teams of researchers, enabling functions and external partners, to identify and implement commercialisation solutions.
• Demonstrate leadership across Deakin in guiding appropriate management and commercialisation processes and channels for intellectual property and research outcomes
• Provide expertise and solutions that are leading practice and sustainable to implement the University’s patenting process and portfolio management, optimising IP protection, research impact and sustainable research endeavours, 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
• Demonstrated capacity to build relationships and represent with internal and external partners and customers across industry, government and university sectors
• Extensive experience managing IP to optimise protection and commercialisation
• Proven understanding of university research culture and the pathways for commercialisation of research
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to achieve quality customer service for clients
• Understanding of research and technology concepts and ability to achieve commercial outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements and coordinate projects
• Extensive experience leading or facilitating various commercialisation pathways for a diverse range of technology

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, initial contact can be made via ed-businessdev@deakin.edu.au

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

 Senior Manager, Commercialisation PD - HEW 10.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 8th June 2025.

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.