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, ensuring effective workflows, protection strategies and high-quality transaction governance.
• Develop and maintain portfolio data, dashboards and valuation approaches across IP, start-up and investment holdings.
• Support governance frameworks and committees for start-up, VC and funding portfolios, enabling robust, compliant investment decisions.
• Oversee onboarding, monitoring and risk assessment for portfolio companies, engaging founders, investors and partners to drive value.
• Contribute to commercialisation strategy, venture-creation models and new funding structures aligned with University objectives.

About You

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in law, finance, business, economics, engineering or related fields.
• Bring reasonable post-qualification experience in legal, corporate, consulting, venture, commercialisation or investment environments.
• Demonstrate familiarity with intellectual property, commercial transactions and corporate or legal documentation.
• Excel in managing complex datasets, analytical reporting and multiple concurrent workstreams with high attention to detail.
• Communicate confidently across technical, commercial and executive stakeholders, producing concise, insightful briefs and investment papers.
• Appreciate university or research innovation settings, including IP commercialisation, technology transfer or start-up ecosystems.

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 fulfilment, 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 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

About Company

Chancellery Research and Enterprise bring together strategy, partnerships and innovation to maximise the University's research impact globally. Within this portfolio, Research, Innovation and Commercialisation supports academics to translate discoveries into industry partnerships and commercial outcomes. You will join a collaborative, ambitious commercialisation team that values curiosity, service excellence, professional growth and inclusive culture.

Application Essentials

Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs. You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you. Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

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.