About the role
Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick (POF) is looking for a patent professional to join our rapidly growing Electronics, Physics & I.T. (EPIT) team in Sydney. Candidates with IP experience ranging from trainee to 3 years post-Patent Attorney registration will be considered.
The ideal candidates must be degree qualified (or higher) in electrical or electronics engineering, computer systems engineering, information and communications technology (ICT), software engineering, computer science or a related field.
Registration as an Australian and New Zealand patent attorney is valued but not essential as POF will commit to training and registration of the right candidate(s).
Industry experience where you have applied your knowledge of electronics, computer systems and/or ICT will be highly regarded.
You must have:
- strong analytical and problem-solving abilities,
- exceptional technical knowledge,
- an eye for detail,
- excellent written and verbal communication skills,
- advanced Computer skills and database researching skills,
- business acumen and willingness to engage with existing and prospective clients.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in Australia and internationally,
- Preparing high quality written and verbal IP advice in a timely manner,
- Patent portfolio management for local and international clients,
- Preparing and delivering presentations internally and externally,
- Participating in networking events, seminars and business development activities.
About us
Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick (POF) is a privately owned patent and trade mark attorney firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart. Our main business is in the procurement of intellectual property rights including patents, trade marks and designs both domestically and internationally.
About our workplace
POF prides itself on valuing its people and the diversity and innovative thinking our employees bring to our business. Our culture is built on principles of inclusion, respect and integrity. Our employees enjoy challenging work in a collegial team-based environment with a genuine work/life balance.
Apart from working in a supportive and welcoming environment, POF employees enjoy access to a range of benefits and initiatives including:
- Purchased annual leave
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Health & Wellbeing programs
- Generous Leave provisions (pandemic, vaccine, family violence paid leave)
- Reward & Recognition program including discretionary bonuses
We encourage and welcome applications from people living with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, all genders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
How to Apply
Click here to apply through SEEK, please include your resume and cover letter.
For more information, contact Rachele Narayan, P&D Coordinator on (03) 9614 1944 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close COB 20 September 2021. Please note, the application process may close earlier than the listed date.
Agencies, please note: All vacancies are managed by our People & Development team. Should external assistance be required we will reach out to our preferred Recruitment Agency providers.