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The Opportunity

• Contribute to bringing CSIRO’s science & technology to life
• Gain experience working in one of Australia’s premier commercialisation teams
• Contribute to solving Australia’s & the world’s greatest challenges

Join CSIRO in this exciting role which will see you working with our experienced Commercialisation Managers across multiple parts of CSIRO! You will be responsible for supporting the commercialisation of different science and technologies and helping to deliver impact for CSIRO and Australia.

This unique opportunity is within CSIRO’s Commercialisation Team, which is one of the premier commercialisation teams in Australia. The team works within the organisation and collaboratively with industry, investors and others in the national innovation ecosystem, to translate CSIRO’s science and technology into real world impact.

Your duties will include:

• Identifying and curating a portfolio of commercialisation opportunities.
• Developing, supporting and executing on strategies to incubate, accelerate, and ultimately commercialise science and technology.
• Developing business models and sourcing funding for commercialisation opportunities.
• Negotiating commercialisation transactions (for example, licensing and the creation of new ventures and companies).
• Developing deep and trusted relationships as a team player across a large multidisciplinary organisation and with researchers, investors, partners and customers.
• Crafting compelling commercial narratives around CSIRO’s science and technology.

Location: All CSIRO Sites in major capital cities will be considered.
Salary: AU $121,455 to $142,321 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 92965

To be considered you will need:

• Expertise or experience in supporting digital or data products from concept to market is desirable
• Experience in, or a solid understanding of the principles relevant to, identifying and curating a portfolio of commercialisation opportunities or products, and developing, supporting and executing on strategies to incubate, accelerate, and ultimately commercialise science and technology and/or products.
• A track record, or a solid understanding of the principles, of developing business models and sourcing funding, and negotiating commercialisation transactions (for example, licensing and the creation of new ventures and companies).
• Business acumen, experience, and/or networks relevant to the commercialisation of science and technology and/or products.
• Excellent and effective communication skills.
• Tertiary qualifications such as a degree in science or engineering and post graduate business qualification and/or equivalent relevant experience.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs, whether we are undertaking research, engaging with the public or nurturing future scientists in person or online. Source – CSIRO Child Safe policy 2023

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

31 May 2023, 11:00pm AEST