Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Supporting Griffith's ambitions is Griffith Enterprise, the university’s dedicated commercialisation office, managing and commercialising the universities intellectual property (IP) and research expertise. Griffith Enterprise’s mission is to manage and facilitate the commercialisation of intellectual property and research excellence from Griffith University researchers via the most appropriate commercialisation pathway, ensuring optimum outcomes for all of our partners whilst protecting and enhancing the reputation of the university. By translating and commercialising ground-breaking technologies and research excellence, empowering a culture of collaboration, and prioritising our partner’s needs we help them achieve their strategic ambitions and generate global impact.

Job Description

As the Commercialisation Senior Associate/Associate (Business and Social Innovation) you will be responsible for identifying, developing and leading commercial opportunities, transactions and strategic initiatives for Business and Social Innovation.

You will work closely with Griffith researchers to identify and assess potential commercial opportunities and through business development and stakeholder engagement activities with industry and government departments identify and negotiate commercial transactions including consultancies, commercial research agreements and IP transactions.

You will play a key role in advancing commercial opportunities across the University, work with researchers on project proposals and, along with key Griffith staff, engaging with partners to help shape strategic partnerships. As a key member of the team, you will lead aspects of the knowledge exchange, from the identification of commercial research to the submission of project proposals and negotiations of commercial agreements.

About you
To be successful in this role you will hold a postgraduate degree and have proven expertise in a similar role and a strong track record of success in identifying, managing and commercialising research related to Business and Social Innovation. You will have demonstrated success in supporting project proposal, budgets and negotiating agreements in addition to engaging with industry and government departments.

Your ability to deal with complex situations and communicate clearly will be an asset to the team.

Demonstrated skills required to assess research in terms of its commercial potential; identify and negotiate commercial opportunities; and a proven ability to scope, pitch and negotiate commercial transactions and agreements are essential.

You will need to be a self-starter and team player. You will be given the autonomy and responsibility to make a significant contribution to Griffith Enterprise and the University.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full-time position and will be primarily based at either Griffith University Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full-time base salary for the Commercialisation Senior Associate will be HEW Level 9 in the range $132,655 - $137,398 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total package will be in the range $155,206 - $160,756 per annum.

The full-time base salary for the Commercialisation Associate will be HEW Level 8 in the range $113,713 - $127,923 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total package will be in the range $133,044 - $149,670 per annum.

The successful candidate will be appointed at either Senior Associate or Associate level depending on experience, skills and qualifications.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options possible and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter indicating which role you are applying for and outlining your suitability for the role by addressing the key criteria listed in the 'About you' section (above)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• A non-confidential deal sheet highlighting deal track record

Click here to view the Position Description for Senior Associate.
Click here to view the Position Description for Associate.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, Dr Mark Ashton, Director, Griffith Enterprise on [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 3735 4011 quoting reference number REF7874N.

Closing date: Monday, 14 July 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online with a current resume and cover letter.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.