Senior Manager, Commercialisation

Be challenged and imagine with us

Are you driven by the challenge of turning cutting-edge research into real-world solutions? 

As the Senior Manager, Commercialisation, you will play a key role in shaping the future of research translation – guiding academics through the journey from invention to impact, and building strong partnerships with industry and investors to bring breakthrough technologies to market.

In this role you will:

• Lead the full commercialisation lifecycle, from assessing inventions and identifying market potential, to negotiating deals and supporting post-commercialisation outcomes.
• Provide strategic guidance to researchers on intellectual property, spinout formation, and market readiness.
• Build and manage relationships with industry, investors, and internal stakeholders to support commercial pathways.
• Develop business cases and pitch strategies to secure investment and drive research translation.

This 2-year fixed term position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Proven experience in commercialising deep tech innovations within a university environment, with a strong understanding of IP, governance, and regulatory pathways.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to guide and coach researchers through complex commercial processes.
• A strategic mindset and deep industry networks, particularly in sectors such as medtech, and climate technologies, with a track record of securing investment and building successful ventures.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and expectations, bringing people on the journey with patience, clarity, and confidence.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $136,030 to $145,745 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• 17% super and salary packaging.
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal, life, and parental leave, annual leave loading, and additional purchased leave scheme.
• Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
• A range of support and wellbeing programs.

For more information on benefits and conditions, please follow this link.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

• If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the attached Position Description.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Siobhan Curran, Acting Director, Knowledge Exchange and Entrepreneurship on (02) 4921 6951 or via email at siobhan.curran@newcastle.edu.au

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Sunday 28 September 2025 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

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