Program Manager: Research Entrepreneurship & Commercialisation

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Lead flagship researcher entrepreneurship and commercialisation programs to manage and advance the Sydney Knowledge Hub’s ventures and education initiatives. You will oversee hands-on programs like PERIscope and SPARK Sydney, liaising with researchers, industry partners, mentors and investors to drive impact.

With postgraduate qualifications and proven program leadership, you will shape innovation strategy, secure funding and build partnerships across the

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering startup, innovation, entrepreneurship or research commercialisation programmes.
• Substantial program and project management experience, including managing complex initiatives, budgets and multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience leading, developing and supporting staff performance and professional growth.
• An understanding of new venture creation, ideally through lived experience, and networks into the NSW innovation ecosystem is favorable.
• Sponsorship / work rights for Australia: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and enhancement of researcher entrepreneurship and commercialisation programmes, including PERIscope and SPARK Sydney.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with researchers, faculties, industry partners, mentors, investors and other key stakeholders.
• Develop program resources, learning materials, reporting frameworks and evaluation processes to maximise participant outcomes and demonstrate impact.
• Identify gaps in entrepreneurship support, develop new initiatives and contribute to funding, grant and philanthropic submissions.
• Oversee program governance, budgets, reporting and operational delivery to ensure objectives, timelines and quality standards are achieved.
• Raise the profile of research entrepreneurship across the University through engagement activities, workshops, events and strategic communications.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Entrepreneurship knowledge

Grant writing experience

Communication

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking a Lead flagship researcher entrepreneurship and commercialisation programs to manage and advance the Sydney Knowledge Hub’s ventures and education initiatives. You will oversee hands-on programs like PERIscope and SPARK Sydney, liaising with researchers, industry partners, mentors and investors to drive impact.

With postgraduate qualifications and proven program leadership, you will shape innovation strategy, secure funding and build partnerships across the