The Opportunity
- Exposure to real-world energy deals, including partnerships, projects and commercialisation
- Build your network across researchers and industry partners
- Full-time (35 hours week), 12-month fixed term contract
- $113,926-$143,489 (depending on exp.) + 17% super
The Business Development Associate within Business Development and Commercialisation, is focused on developing and closing technology and R&D related business deals including research partnerships (contract, collaborative, consulting) and IP commercialisation (licenses, spinouts/start-ups, Intellectual Property), based on UNSW knowledge and capability. The team is comprised of a diverse range of sector expertise to facilitate the attainment of the University’s knowledge exchange goals. These sectors are broadly grouped under Engineering & ICT, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager and working closely with the Business Development and Commercialisation team, you’ll support the identification and validation of business development and commercialisation opportunities; undertake marketing of UNSW capabilities and technologies with the greatest potential to generate return; identify and engage potential external partners; and structure, negotiate and close deals.
The Organisation
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We are a large organisation with a diverse and highly talented community doing extraordinary work. We are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all we do, and this collective approach is what gives our work impact. It is also why UNSW is consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 universities in the QS World University Rankings and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you’re seeking a career where you can thrive, be challenged and contribute to meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Discounts and entitlements
- Affordable on-campus parking
Who you are
Level 7
You have a relevant qualification and or technical expertise in science, engineering, or a related technical field and can demonstrate your experience in technology/IP commercialisation, technology marketing and industry engagement.
Level 8 (in addition to Level 7)
You also have experience structuring and delivering commercialisation deals, developing and managing research partnerships or research contracts, identifying and securing patent protection, extensive industry networks and stakeholder engagement experience to deliver commercial outcomes.
To Apply: If translating UNSW’s world-class research into real-world impact is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter addressing the Skills and Experience required (nominated in the Position Description) via the APPLY button. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: -
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
- Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Tuesday 7th April 2026
Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Partner e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
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