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Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Specialist)
Salary package: $131,524 - $137,807 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (up to 24 months) Position Description and Selection Criteria :
* Are you passionate about translating research for societal impact?
* Are you a strong communicator with a proven ability to build long lasting productive relationships?
* Do you align your strong attention to detail with the bigger picture?
* Can you deliver outcomes within a complex, dynamic stakeholder environment?
* Are you open to learn new skills to advance your career?
Position overview
The Research and Innovation Portfolio provides leadership and oversight of the University’s research strategies to deliver high quality research outcomes and impact, including through commercialisation, and industry and business engagement. The Office of Research, Partnerships and Translation (RPT) is responsible for partnering with ANU researchers, professional staff and external stakeholders to help create impact and drive growth through commercial and end-user engagement.
We are currently seeking a collaborative professional to join our IP & Commercialisation team within RPT and help drive commercialisation development, intellectual property licensing and start-ups, across the STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine) and HASS (Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences) disciplines.
Our Ideal Candidate
Successful applicants will work with academic and professional staff to help maximise the ability of the University to diversify external commercialisation opportunities, and build and develop industry, government and other end-user partnerships in support of RPT priorities and institutional targets. In particular, the Commercial Development Manager will partner with academic staff to market and transfer research outputs and University intellectual property to external partners to create impact. Experience and/or strong understanding of life sciences and supporting start up entities/new ventures is desirable.
To be effective in our team, you will be an exceptional communicator who can successfully build and nurture relationships with stakeholders from various industries and across the University. Your demonstrated experience with the development, implementation and management of commercial, project or partner pipelines will help drive the strategic objectives of the University and its Colleges.
We strongly encourage and support applications from Indigenous Australians for this role.
We support continuous learning and professional development, and will provide mentoring and support to those candidates wanting to adapt their existing administrative and/or management experience and strategic communications skills to the exciting world of higher education.
For further information, please contact Danielle Neale, Head, Commercialisation & IP, RPTE:
The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:
* A two (2) page statement (maximum) addressing your suitability for your preferred role/s against the position description with relevance to the selection criteria;
* A current curriculum vitae (CV)
As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in face-to-face interviews and secondary stakeholder meetings as needed.
Please note: The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Closing date: Monday, 30 June 2025, 11:55PM (AEST)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management, Project Management, and Business Development
* Industries
Higher Education, Public Relations and Communications Services, and Market Research
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