Industry Engagement & Research Commercialisation Lead

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave (including Parenti

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Incremental progression (12 months)

25% discount on UWA courses

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia invites applications for a Business Development and Industry Engagement role within the Office of Industry and Commercial Development (OICD). This full-time, fixed-term 12-month appointment focuses on commercialising UWA research and building industry partnerships.

You will lead projects, identify IP opportunities, and support spin-outs while engaging researchers, industry and government to translate innovation into impact.

Qualifications

• Completion of or progress towards postgraduate qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to validate the market for research or early-stage ventures.
• Experience building relationships with researchers and industry.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for translating research and innovation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify industry partners, assess IP potential, develop protection strategies including patents, and support spin-out formation.
• Build relationships with researchers, industry, government and investors; provide guidance and training on IP and commercial development; represent the University externally.
• Lead and manage commercial development projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, support funding applications, and contribute to strategic planning and data management.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

The University of Western Australia invites applications for a Business Development and Industry Engagement role within the Office of Industry and Commercial Development (OICD). This full-time, fixed-term 12-month appointment focuses on commercialising UWA research and building industry partnerships.

You will lead projects, identify IP opportunities, and support spin-outs while engaging researchers, industry and government to translate innovation into impact.