Manager: Commercialisation (HEO 8)

• Based in the Enterprise Partnerships Unit
• Full-time (1.0 FTE), continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $104,143 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

The Enterprise Partnerships Unit is currently based at the Mawson Lakes campus (with hot desk access at City West), relocating permanently to the City West campus in January 2023.

Core Responsibilities 

• Develop commercial relationships within STEM, and/or HASS domain researchers, and external industry partners, government departments and others to secure potential investors 
• Actively promote research opportunities from UniSA both nationally and internationally
• Conduct sector enabling capability mapping to enhance University-wide collaboration to achieve agreed revenue targets. 
• Provide advice and support to key internal stakeholder including research centres and concentrations on their approach to IP, translation, commercialisation and nurture interdisciplinary partnerships
• Develop and implement business plans and investment proposals, in conjunction with Business Development Teams to enhance successful commercialisation of UniSA research within the domain of operation

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field and relevant experience in Commercialisation or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education
• Demonstrated experience in STEM and/or HASS, or equivalent experience in a complex environment
• Demonstrated understanding of intellectual property protection processes and procedures, patents and commercialisation outcomes
• Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate a range of technical and commercial information to various internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated understanding of execution of commercial project proposals including negotiation, budget development, risk management, legal and contract compliance
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of advice and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding commercialisation

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities 
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• Flexible working conditions 
• Employee assistance and development programs 
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees 
• Staff study support 
• A variety of leave arrangements

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment.  Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results. 

How to Apply 

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA .  The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Alex Koszegi, Senior Consultant Talent Sourcing. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 4442.

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 9 October 2022

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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