Manager, Industry Innovation

About the role

The Manager, Industry Innovation will lead industry partnerships and oversee the Factory of the Future, translating university capabilities into practical regional outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Operate the Factory of the Future as a platform for collaboration, technology demonstration and training.
• Build strategic partnerships that generate research, workforce development, student engagement and industry opportunities.
• Translate university research, expertise, facilities and technology into practical solutions for industry and the community.
• Progress commercial partnership and government funding opportunities to strengthen portfolio sustainability.
• Deliver effective governance, planning, risk management, reporting and continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Required profile

• Relevant postgraduate qualification in engineering, project management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, facilities or portfolios with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships with industry, government and research organisations.
• Strong financial, governance and operational management skills with effective communication and negotiation.

What we offer

• Salary $139,747 – $149,238 per annum plus 17% super and leave loading.
• Financial benefits such as staff-only banking offers, salary sacrifice for parking and novated leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support including free EAP, flu vaccination, fitness membership eligibility and discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare with discounted fees and salary packaging at multiple campuses.