Coordinator, Research Business Development and Commercialisation

• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time 0.6 FTE and fixed-term until 29 January 2027
• HEW 7 $105,933 - $116,643 (4% increase will apply from 29 June 2026) + 17% Superannuation

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

• Contribute to research and innovation by supporting the Executive Director and coordinating high-impact research engagement to deliver real-world outcomes
• Bridge teams and stakeholders by connecting researchers, industry partners, and internal teams to drive meaningful collaborations and partnerships
• Drive continuous improvement. Identify process gaps, implement smart solutions, and champion positive change across the organisation
• Build strategic relationships by cultivating connections with key players inside and outside Deakin to expand opportunities and impact
• Translate complexity into action. Distil complex information into clear, compelling strategies that stakeholders understand and support

• A Degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Experience working collaboratively and effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders and/or clients from business, government or community sectors and students
• Experience working within an organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures, preferably within the higher education sector

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact ed-businessdev@deakin.edu.au   

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Coordinator, Research Business Development and Commercialisation 585136.pdf

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 27 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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