Job no: 0051852
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time / Continuing
Department: Research Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: Senior Manager 1
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About: The University of Melbourne is creating several innovation precincts in strategic locations around Victoria, including Fisherman’s Bend and Melbourne Connect.
These precincts will boost collaboration between academia and industry, integrating top-tier research, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, postgraduates, and experts in a dedicated space to catalyse impactful advancements and address significant societal challenges. They combine applied research, industry alliances, innovative education, and workforce training, focusing on sector growth, commercialisation, start-up creation, and community involvement.
About the role: Working across the University, the Director Innovation Precincts works to foster a dynamic innovation ecosystem across the University of Melbourne's precincts, aiming to generate significant impacts on the university and the Victorian economy through new company formation, job creation, and community engagement.
Tasked with recruiting partners, managing commercial tenancies, and leading program and service design, this role enhances collaboration between the university, its precincts, and external networks to boost research translation, student experiences, and teaching outcomes, thereby driving innovation and increasing university revenue. Overseeing strategy for research collaboration and co-location partnerships, particularly in key locations like Fisherman’s Bend and Melbourne Connect, the Director leads a dedicated team, coordinating with university departments and external stakeholders to establish a thriving innovation environment and secure industry partnerships, underpinning the university’s mission in innovation and enterprise.
About you: You are a tertiary-qualified commercial professional with a proven track record in driving innovative commercial outcomes within industry and/or government.
Intellectually curious and commercially savvy with a passion for building long-term partnerships, you have the business acumen and relevant experience needed to credibly represent the University in negotiations with senior industry executives and stakeholders.
Knowledge of the commercial property sector and/or the Australian research and higher education ecosystem will be highly beneficial. Key to your success in this role will be your ability to build innovative interdisciplinary partnerships to drive win-win tenancy outcomes across a range of technical domains.
To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
This role requires current valid working rights for Australia.
About the University of Melbourne
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Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits. To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits .
Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us! PLEASE NOTE: We have engaged SHK Asia Pacific Pty Ltd as our sourcing and selection partner on this role.
For more information, please contact Matthew Belleghem at SHK on +61 3 8620 8037 and to apply, please submit a cover letter and your resume (in Microsoft Word format) to via the SHK website at https://www.shk.com.au/job/director-innovation-precincts, or via email to [email protected] . Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.
NOTE: Internal/ Existing employees are strongly encouraged to speak with their current people leaders prior to submitting your application.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]
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