Full time or part time 6- month position, with the possibility of extension. Opportunity to work from various locations across Australia Rare opportunity to shape the future of quantum innovation in Australia while mentoring high-potential startups and influencing ventures with global impact Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation About the opportunity Quantum Australia is seeking two Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiRs) to join our accelerator program team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of deep tech innovation, supporting the next wave of high-growth quantum and quantum-adjacent startups. Quantum Australia is building the future of quantum technology. We connect researchers, startups, industry, and investors to turn groundbreaking ideas into globally competitive ventures. As an EiR, you will play a pivotal role in mentoring founders, shaping program delivery, and helping build a thriving ecosystem of quantum entrepreneurs. You’ll work closely with the Quantum Australia team and have the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of ventures with global potential. Your key responsibilities will be to: collaborate with the Quantum Australia team and startup founders to deliver tailored support throughout the accelerator program lifecycle mentor and coach founders, sharing your entrepreneurial experience to help them navigate the challenges of building and scaling IP-driven ventures provide strategic advice on product development, go-to-market planning, and investment readiness, drawing on your own startup journey and market insights contribute to the design and facilitation of workshops, founder engagement activities, and program structure to ensure high-impact outcomes for participants connect startups with relevant networks including investors, customers, industry experts, and strategic partners to accelerate their commercialisation pathways support business development efforts, including market analysis, partnership opportunities, and identifying emerging trends in quantum and adjacent technologies. This position may require occasional travel to support program delivery, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem building across Australia About you Quantum Australia values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a n Entrepreneurs in Residence who has: proven experience founding, mentoring, or scaling IP-driven startups, ideally in deep tech or high-growth sectors a successful track record of building ventures to first investment and beyond, with strong insight into startup lifecycle and growth strategy experience coaching and mentoring founders, with the ability to challenge thinking and guide decision-making strong financial acumen including budgeting, market estimation, fundraising, and financial modelling postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as business, technology, or innovation curiosity and passion for emerging technologies, particularly quantum and quantum-adjacent innovation. Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion . How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.turle@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Wednesday 19 November 2025 11:59 PM
