Ecosystem Manager, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Adelaide ▼
Melbourne
Perth
Brisbane
Sydney
Canberra
Hobart

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

114000.00 - 123000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

The ON Innovation Program accelerates Australia’s most promising research breakthroughs from mind to market. Through flagship initiatives like ON Prime and ON Accelerate, the program supports over 100 research teams each year, building entrepreneurial capability, exploring commercialisation pathways, and equipping researchers with the skills, confidence, and networks to create real-world impact.

Job Responsibility:

Build and maintain strategic relationships with universities, PFROs, MRIs, industry, investors, and mentors
Drive participation in innovation programs and maintain a pipeline of quality applications
Identify, map, and manage partnership opportunities and stakeholder engagement records
Lead either the ON Mentor Program or ON Investor Program, managing end-to-end engagement
Develop and deliver engagement strategies, events, and alumni/mentor connections
Represent CSIRO externally and internally, communicating effectively and influencing outcomes

Requirements:

Relevant trade certificate/diploma/bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in event and project management, communications, community management, research and innovation programs
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders across the research and innovation ecosystem
Demonstrated understanding and experience in stakeholder mapping
Persuading others and building strong interpersonal networks
Translating conceptual thinking into practical initiatives
Experience working autonomously and remotely
Demonstrated interest in science and innovation
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to changing circumstances

Nice to have:

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant business, arts, science or engineering discipline
Previous working experience in a development or partner relationship role in an accelerator or the innovation and research sectors
Demonstrated understanding of the Venture Capital landscape, deep tech commercialisation, and the role of external partners, industry and mentors play in supporting research translation

What we offer:

15.4% superannuation
Flexible work options available
Leave entitlements
Career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 18, 2025

Expiration:
August 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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