Venture Studio Partner

UOM University of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

salary packaging

flexible work arrangements

wellbeing support

discounted services

professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for the MEC Venture Partner, a two-year, full-time Senior Manager‑level role within the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre. You will lead the commercial development of research‑based ventures, shaping strategy and directing portfolio companies to scale and succeed.

Join a collaborative team advancing innovation through world‑class research and industry partnerships, guiding founders and researchers from discovery to market success and governance.

Responsibilities

• Assess emerging research and technologies to identify opportunities with venture-scale potential and determine whether they are suited to the Venture Studio model.
• Help build and progress ventures through customer discovery, market validation, commercial strategy, business model development and evidence generation.
• Provide commercial leadership across multiple ventures, identifying the next critical steps, sequencing activities effectively and maintaining momentum through different stages of company development.
• Identify, attract and support commercial founders, executives, advisers and specialist contributors required to build successful companies.
• Build trusted relationships with researchers and commercial cofounders, that enable you to work closely together to shape opportunities and build successful companies.
• Act as a director on Venture Studio portfolio companies, contributing to governance, strategic direction and company stewardship.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Venture Studio's company-building practices, methods and operating model.

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for the MEC Venture Partner, a two-year, full-time Senior Manager‑level role within the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre. You will lead the commercial development of research‑based ventures, shaping strategy and directing portfolio companies to scale and succeed.

Join a collaborative team advancing innovation through world‑class research and industry partnerships, guiding founders and researchers from discovery to market success and governance.