Associate Director Commercial Development
Associate Director Commercial Development
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Job Description
- Develop and enable UWAs knowledge translation into realworld change growing revenue and external partnerships.
- Lead strategies and manage projects to grow and protect UWAs commercial outcomes.
- Fulltime 1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis 12/5/202530/9/2027.
- Base salary range: $167408$172584 p.a. plus 17 superannuation.
About the area
The Office of Industry and Commercial Development (OICD) provides professional and expert support services to facilitate research excellence and knowledge transfer at the University. It is at the forefront in executing the University research strategy and growing the impact and revenue from research translation. The OICD team promote and develop the Universitys research profile through active engagement with researchers and industry to commercialise the Universitys research and intellectual property (IP).
The Commercial Development division leads the development and stewardship of relationships with industry the notfor profit sector governments and communities that materially benefit the reputation and/or financial position of the University.
About the opportunity
- As a leader of the Commercial Development team you will provide a streamlined business capability that develops and enables the translation of UWAs knowledge into real world change in industry and government contributing to UWAs revenue targets and partnerships with external partners.
- Develop direct and lead strategies and initiatives to grow and protect commercial outcomes for the University.
- Manage a portfolio of projects that deliver outcomes aligned to the Office business plan including research and commercial income.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills with the capacity to effectively communicate with the UWAs external stakeholders and to promote and market its capabilities and products.
- Excellent analytical problem solving and organisational skills to effectively plan and implement multiple projects.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative develop new systems and adapt to a dynamic changing environment.
- Extensive knowledge and commercial experience with demonstrated ability to develop and deploy best practices policies procedures and processes and deliver quality outcomes in a limited timeframe.
Note: Some interstate and overseas travel may be required.
Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION Associate Director Business Development (Innovation)
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Rob Shannon at
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday 17th April 2025.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6digit job reference number.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
