• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 9 $138,102 - $146,374 + 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 headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. 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.

As a Lead, Venture Success, you will:

• Grow investment and sponsorship opportunities to strengthen entrepreneurial and innovation outcomes across Deakin Founder Pathways.
• Source broader sponsorships and collaborations to support a sustainable ecosystem of program offerings.
• Build and maintain strong partner relationships as the primary contact for support and engagement.
• Onboard new partners effectively, providing tools and guidance to integrate them into the Founder Pathways ecosystem.
• Collaborate with partners on joint plans, track performance, resolve issues, and share insights to drive growth and alignment with Deakin’s objectives.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and expertise in venture partner management and customer success; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated experience in securing investment or sponsorship across the innovation/startup contexts.
• Strong track record in creating compelling messaging for venture creation opportunities.
• Excellent storytelling abilities across written and visual formats.
• Understanding of startup ecosystems and entrepreneurship possibilities.

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 Glynn Atkinson, Senior Director, Business Development & Commercialisation via glynn.atkinson@deakin.edu.au   

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

 PD- Lead, Venture Success.pdf

Applications for this position close on Tuesday 28 April 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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.