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Senior IP Manager
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- $146,049 - $151,951 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
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- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
7d
General Counsel
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- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Recruiting
8d
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KPMG Australia —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Parental leave
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Leadership
General Counsel
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Recruiting
8d
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Lineage Logistics —Laverton North VIC
- Full-time
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Maddocks —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
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- Full-time
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- Writing skills
- Work from home
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NAB —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
7d
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Moray & Agnew Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Burson —Melbourne VIC
- Management
- AI
- Leadership
10d
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- 12 hour shift
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- AI
- Health insurance
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Clinical Director - Community and Enhanced Care
The Royal Melbourne Hospital —Parkville VIC
- Full-time
- Research
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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Director| Technology Advisory | Digital
PWC Australia —Southbank VIC
- Financial services
- AI
- Parental leave
Legal Counsel, Employment and Dispute Resolution
RMIT University —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Working with children
- Presentation skills
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Senior IP Manager

University of Melbourne -
Parkville VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$146,049 - $151,951 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Research
Legal drafting
Working with Children Check

Full Job Description

Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term for 3 years
Department: Chancellery Research & Enterprise
Salary: UOM 9 - $146,049 - $151,951 p.a. plus 17% super

Lead IP for MDHS and HASS / Turn research into impact / Join a collaborative commercialisation team

Play a pivotal role in protecting and commercialising University discoveries by applying for this Senior IP Manager role.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity:
You will lead IP strategy and protection for cutting-edge health and social sciences research across the University.
You will advise on patents and commercialisation, positioning discoveries for licensing, ventures and real-world impact.
You will collaborate with researchers, attorneys and industry partners, broadening your influence across diverse innovation pipelines.

What you will deliver:

Lead assessment and protection of new inventions, crafting robust patent strategies for MDHS and HASS portfolios.

Draft, prosecute and manage patent applications, partnering with external counsel to optimise scope, cost and timelines.

Provide expert IP advice for licensing, collaborations and spinouts, aligning patent positions with commercial objectives.

Manage IP portfolios and reporting, monitoring deadlines, risks, opportunities and cost forecasts across assigned technologies.

Contribute to governance, processes and continuous improvement of University-wide IP management systems and practices.

You may be a great fit if you:

Hold registration as a Patent Attorney in Australia, or an equivalent recognised jurisdiction.

Bring substantial experience drafting and prosecuting patents, ideally in life sciences or related technology domains.

Demonstrate strong command of patent law, IP strategy and portfolio management across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Translate complex scientific information into clear, commercially focused IP advice for non-specialist stakeholders.

Manage competing priorities and deadlines independently, while collaborating effectively with researchers and commercialisation colleagues.

Value opportunities to work on commercialisation, licensing and venture creation within academic or research settings.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

Build future financial security with 17% superannuation

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team:
Within Chancellery Research & Enterprise, Research, Innovation and Commercialisation drives the University’s research translation and partnerships. You will join a specialist commercialisation and IP team supporting academics across faculties, focused on MDHS and HASS. The team values service excellence, collaboration and growth, offering access to diverse technologies, industry partners and investment networks.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected]

Application essentials:

Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

For queries related to this specific position, contact Yehuda Orelowitz Email [email protected]

For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at [email protected]

For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Sunday 22 June 2026 - 11:55 PM ; Melbourne time zone.

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