Trailblazer Program Lead

4 weeks ago


Perth, Australia Curtin University of Technology Full time

Competitive remuneration package
- Full time, fixed term contract until 30th June 2026
- Opportunity to foster innovation and drive commercialisation initiatives

**Job Reference**:
**1104679**

**Trailblazer Program at Curtin**

The multi-million-dollar federally funded Trailblazer Program comprises a select group of universities with dedicated investment to accelerate Australia’s innovation agenda at-speed and at-scale.

Curtin was the first of Australia’s six Trailblazer universities, receiving $50 million in federal funding from the new competitive program to develop a research commercialisation hub for Resources Technology and Critical Minerals.

With your support, the Curtin Trailblazer team will deliver institutional change towards greater industry engagement and commercialisation outcomes, through the provision of values-led, high quality, efficient services and solutions for Trailblazer stakeholders.

To read more about this high profile and cutting-edge project, please visit

**Your new role**

The Trailblazer Program Lead (Commercialisation) will play a pivotal role in catalysing the commercialisation of research outputs and inventions generated within Curtin University. You will be working closely with researchers, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to transform novel ideas and technologies into viable products, services, or startup ventures that create a positive impact in the marketplace.

**Key duties and responsibilities include**:

- Collaborate with researchers to identify promising research outputs with commercial potential and assess their market viability.
- Develop and execute strategic plans to accelerate the commercialisation of selected technologies and innovations.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurial networks to facilitate technology transfer and licensing agreements.
- Lead the evaluation and protection of intellectual property through patents and other appropriate mechanisms.
- Conduct market research and feasibility studies to inform commercialisation strategies and identify potential funding opportunities.
- Provide guidance, direction, and support to team members, promote a positive and collaborative team culture.

You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact
**Hayley Browne, Operations Manager, IP Commercialisation **at

**About us**

***
Curtin University is one of the world’s top 200 universities according to the 2024 QS World University Rankings (QSWUR). We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package, a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous leave entitlements and superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and salary-packaging. Our vibrant Bentley campus situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country and includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and a wide range of food options including a full-range grocer, parking onsite and great public transport connections.

Please click here for more information about Curtin’s employment conditions and benefits.

**Join us**

Please provide a cover letter and resume includingsufficientinformationandexamples to allow us to assess your suitability for the role.

To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser.

**Applications close**:4PM AWST, Wednesday 16th August 2023.

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