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Join the Commercial Innovation department in 2026 Full-time, 12 month fixed-term position at our Hawthorn campus HEW 9 plus 17% super and attractive staff benefits About The Role Shape how breakthrough research becomes real-world impact. As our Manager, Intellectual Property Commercialisation, youll lead Swinburnes IP portfolio end-to-end, driving invention intake and due diligence, guiding protection strategies and patent prosecution, and forging high-value licensing and spin-out pathways with external partners. Youll be the go-to expert for inventors and research leaders, building awareness of IP best practice and commercialisation pathways across the university, specifically within Health and Medtech domains. In this role you will: Oversee the full IP pipeline - from disclosure and filings to renewals, while maintaining a secure, accessible portfolio. Lead commercialisation deals: negotiate royalties, prepare investor materials, and assess market value. Drive investable ventures by partnering with Swinburne Ventures and strategic collaborators. Manage budgets, forecast costs, and track IP revenues and distributions. About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities. Demonstrated and relevant commercial/legal experience (preferably in the private sector), with specific practical involvement in technology innovation and commercialisation across Health and MedTech, including medical devices and life sciences. Understanding of processes for intellectual property capture and protection across key international jurisdictions (especially the countries parties to major treaties and harmonisation initiatives). Ability to work autonomously and in a team- environment, to develop and implement management processes and follow through on tasks to completion with minimal supervision. Knowledge of government funding programs (at both state and federal levels) available to facilitate IP commercialisation, industry development and collaboration between industry and research organisations. (preferable) Understanding of contract research, intellectual property capture and commercialisation processes as conducted in Australian Universities. (preferable) Qualifications Tertiary qualifications, preferably in law and/or a relevant scientific discipline. Additional intellectual property, patent attorney, business or management qualifications/experience would be highly regarded. About Swinburne University Of Technology Swinburnes strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. What We Offer You Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle. Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers. Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions. Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click apply and you will be redirected to Swinburnes Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Appointment Note Please note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. Applications Close 5pm, Friday 27 March 2026 Contact Information If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected]. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact [email protected] or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to [email protected] (general enquiries will not be answered by phone). Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. As a signatory to Victorias Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr