The University of Melbourne, Victoria University of Melbourne
Job no: 0049629
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Department/School: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: $75,011 – $86,158 (UOM 5)
Role & Superannuation rate: Professional – Full time – 17% super
About Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact. RIC operates University-wide across all ten Academic Divisions and Chancellery.
About the role
As Patents and IP Contracts Assistant, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Knowledge & Technology Transfer team within the Business Development & Innovation (BDI) group. The IP Team is responsible for supporting the patenting, royalties and IP contract administration activities of RIC.
Working closely with the IP Contracts Officer and the IP Officer, your role will have a particular emphasis on patent administration, royalty receipt and distribution, and IP contract data and records management to support the development and commercial exploitation of the University’s innovative technologies.
About you
You will be a team player with demonstrated experience in supporting a range of stakeholders across a complex organisation. You will have excellent attention to detail with strong experience in accurate data, financial detail and file recording.
You will further have:
– Tertiary level qualifications in a relevant area or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
– Experience with higher education sector intellectual property contract management, including data entry and auditing, reporting and monitoring of compliance with milestones.
– Ability to support patent processes and administration including filing requirements, prosecution deadlines, and renewals. Experience at a patent or intellectual property firm or higher education sector would be highly regarded.
– Ability to undertake financial administration, including invoicing, requesting accounts payable, and account reconciliation.
– Proven ability to thrive in a changing and fast paced environment
Benefits
– Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme
– Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions
– The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment
– A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne
To find out more, go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits
Culture
The University is a vibrant campus. We have well-established clubs and networks giving the opportunity to engage and collaborate with other staff around the University. We strive to create an environment where staff and students promote culturally inclusive behaviour and activities, ensure cultural differences are heard and explored, and actively seek to learn from other cultures.
How to apply
Your application submitted should include a CV along with your responses against the selection criteria* found in the Position Description for the role.
*For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria/competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
Position Description http://go.unimelb.edu.au/sy4i
Advertised: 25 May 2021 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Jun 2021 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Source: Uniting News