Internal Vacancies

Director, Innovation Programs

• Work with researchers to develop ideas, technologies and inventions into commercial opportunities
• Maximise value creation from existing and new networks and partners
• Hybrid working arrangements available - work from CSU's Wagga Wagga campus and from home 

The role

• Full time, Fixed term (up to 5 years)
• Senior remuneration package of $175,863 to $219,829 inclusive of 17% superannuation contribution
• Wagga Wagga

Join the AgriPark Leadership Team to provide strategic and operational advice on innovation programs, develop and execute strategies, and lead the creation of programs that fast-track technology development and commercialisation.

You will implement and manage innovation programs, build internal capabilities, and engage stakeholders to enhance CSU’s innovation and commercialisation efforts. Partner with the Director of Commercialisation Pathways to develop an innovation pipeline, support entrepreneurs, and ensure world-class, globally connected programs.

About you

• Proven track record in research commercialisation and innovation program management
• Strong network of commercial funding partners and ability to create new partnerships
• Excellent project management, quality control, and communication skills
• Drive to lead the development of key innovation programs in the Agricultural industry  
• Ability to travel across NSW to support program development and roll out 

Benefits 

• Work life balance (including a hybrid work model)
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous leave options
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Support workplace giving to a range of charities or our Staff give program which funds student scholarships.

Visit our website to learn more about our great range of employee benefits.

About us

The Agrisciences Research and Business Park (AgriPark) based on Charles Sturt University’s Wagga Wagga campus is a key step in the University’s long held vision and commitment to support, facilitate and grow the nations agricultural sector. It provides dedicated infrastructure, services and support to allow innovative industry to co-locate, integrate and collaborate with each other and the multidisciplinary research strengths at Charles Sturt University to meet emerging national and global challenges and enable major advances over the coming decades.

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a 2 page “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the Position Description or by contacting:

Nick Pagett | Executive Director, AgriPark | npagett@csu.edu.au | 

Closing Date: 11 pm, 17 September 2024 (4 weeks) 

Advertised: 20 Aug 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Sep 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time