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• Lead the delivery of an annual calendar of education and innovation networking and engagement events that connect researchers with industry, government, and community and showcase research endeavour
• Engage academic leaders to embed research impact practices across disciplines
• Full time, ongoing role, based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Manager, Innovation Impact is a key strategic position within InVent, the University of Tasmania’s dedicated research commercialisation function, which operates within the Research Division. As a wholly owned subsidiary, InVent also reports to an independent board, ensuring both autonomy and alignment with the University’s strategic goals.

This role oversees a diverse portfolio of activity, from designing and delivering programs that build research impact capabilities for academic staff, to strengthening the Tasmanian innovation ecosystem, and active contribution to identification and advancement of commercialisation opportunities that translate academic research into real-world impact.

InVent’s mission is to drive the successful commercialisation of intellectual property and research innovations through the most effective pathways, delivering optimal outcomes for all partners while safeguarding and enhancing the University's reputation. By fostering a culture of collaborative innovation, InVent translates cutting-edge technologies and world-class research into real-world impact, advancing the University's strategic objectives and contributing to economic and societal change on local, national and global scales.

What you’ll do:

• Design and deliver institution-wide initiatives, integrating internal resources and offerings from external providers, to develop researchers’ knowledge and skills in research translation and impact.
• Conceptualise and manage an annual calendar of innovation networking and engagement events that connect researchers with industry, government, and community
• Represent the University in sector-wide initiatives, conferences and consortiums to promote cross-institutional collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Co-design and co-host high-profile events with stakeholders from academia, industry, and government.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated ability to design and lead the delivery of capability-building programs for diverse research cohorts to develop research impact culture and capacity.
• Experience developing innovation ecosystems that support research translation, commercialisation pathways, and engagement with industry, government, and community stakeholders.
• Advanced project and event management skills, with the ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously and experience with impact pathway project administration including intellectual property management, spinouts, and licencing.
• Exceptional communication and marketing skills, including experience with digital platforms and content development for academic and external audiences.
• Experience in the identification and evaluation of research commercialisation opportunities and supporting advancement of opportunities through effective and complex stakeholder negotiation and relationship management at all levels and across various sectors.
• Basic working knowledge of Australian Corporations Law and Intellectual Property Law, particularly in relation to the commercialisation of research, the management of intellectual property, and the formation and governance of spinout companies.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 8 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $152,033 comprising base salary within the range of $114,282 to $129,943 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Brett Harris, Chief Executive Officer UTAS Holdings, brett.harris@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 8524.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description- 501418 -Manager, Innovation Impact.pdf

Applications close Monday, 15 September 2025, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.