Role type: Full time ; Continuing

Department: Melbourne Research & Enterprise

Salary: UOM 7: $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super

Shape social and health impact from world‑class research / specialise in HASS and MDHS innovations / join a collaborative enterprise ecosystem

Your next career chance

In this Commercialisation Associate role, you will unlock impact from HASS and health research discoveries.

You will assess IP disclosures, guide protection strategies and connect researchers with partners to realise real‑world outcomes.

What you will deliver:

- Support HASS and MDHS researchers through the University's IP disclosure process in collaboration with Business Development colleagues.
- Identify and analyse commercial and impact opportunities, conducting market assessments and mapping development pathways and funding requirements.
- Undertake commercial, legal and IP due diligence to clarify ownership, rights, third‑party obligations and potential risks.
- Support protection, management and consolidation of diverse IP types to enable sustainable commercial, implementation and impact pathways.
- Promote University research capabilities to external audiences and assist with term sheets, licence agreements, reporting and process improvement.

You may be a great fit if you :

- Hold relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent training in research translation, commercialisation, IP licensing or entrepreneurship.
- Bring experience in commercialisation, research translation, business development, partnerships, licensing or venture and social enterprise ecosystems.




- Demonstrate background or strong interest in HASS, community impact, social innovation or social ventures and partnerships.
- Understand protection, development and commercialisation of early‑stage IP, including different IP types and patent fundamentals.
- Conduct technical, IP, commercial and legal due diligence, analysing complex data to build robust business cases.
- Build positive relationships with researchers and partners while providing consistent, high‑quality, service‑focused commercialisation support.

What we offer you!

- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well‑being
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work‑life balance and well‑being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance,



and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
- Health and well‑being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

Your new team

You will join Melbourne Enterprise within Melbourne Research and Enterprise, driving impact from the University's research and innovation. The team collaborates with academics, professional staff, partners, investors and government to grow a dynamic enterprise ecosystem. You will work in a supportive, forward‑looking environment that values service excellence, learning, inclusion and meaningful societal impact.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‑safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier‑free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

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📌 Commercialisation Associate (HASS & MDHS) (Melbourne)
🏢 UniMelb
📍 Melbourne