Commercialisation Portfolio Manager

About the Opportunity

Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term for 3 years

Department: Chancellery Research and Enterprise

Salary: UOM 9 - $146,049 - $151,951 p.a. plus 17% super

High-impact portfolio role across IP, start-ups and venture investments / shape commercialisation asset management / collaborate with researchers, founders and investors Seize this opportunity to lead complex commercialisation asset portfolios and help turn Melbourne’s research into investable ventures. Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate IP commercialisation support
• Develop and maintain portfolio data, dashboards and valuation approaches
• Support governance frameworks and committees for start-up, VC and funding portfolios
• Oversee onboarding, monitoring and risk assessment for portfolio companies
• Contribute to commercialisation strategy and venture-creation models

About You

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience
• Bring reasonable post-qualification experience in related fields
• Demonstrate familiarity with intellectual property, commercial transactions, and corporate or legal documentation
• Excel in managing complex datasets and analytical reporting
• Communicate confidently across technical, commercial, and executive stakeholders

Benefits

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• 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 tailored programs
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services

About Company

Chancellery Research and Enterprise bring together strategy, partnerships, and innovation to maximize the University's research impact globally. Within this portfolio, Research, Innovation and Commercialisation supports academics to translate discoveries into industry partnerships and commercial outcomes.

Eligibility

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organization. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Application Process

Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process. You must have current valid work rights for Australia. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Contact Information

For queries related to this specific position, contact Yehuda Orelowitz at Yehuda.orelowitz@unimelb.edu.au

For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at alessandro.storani@unimelb.edu.au

For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Sunday 21 June 2026 - 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.