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Director Innovation and Collaboration

DirectorFull-timeOfficeAustraliaPosted 3 weeks agoVerified 14 hours ago
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About the job

The Director of Innovation and Collaboration is at the forefront of shaping New South Wales' future economy through high-impact innovation policy. This job is pivotal in building partnerships across government, industry, and research sectors to foster a thriving innovation ecosystem. The team thrives on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to driving growth through innovation.

You'll be responsible for

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Leading innovation policy and programs

Driving initiatives that activate key precincts and strengthen NSW’s innovation environment, ensuring policy intent is realised through practical, high-impact programs.
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Building strategic partnerships

Engaging across government, industry and research to deliver targeted initiatives that support innovation growth and place-based outcomes.
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Overseeing program design and evaluation

Ensuring strong governance and measurable outcomes while using data and insights to improve effectiveness and inform strategic decision-making.

Key criteria

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Strategic leadership experience

Demonstrated experience leading complex policy initiatives for government outcomes.

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Collaboration skills

Proven ability to build partnerships across government and industry sectors.

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Grants and program management

Experience overseeing grant delivery processes and performance evaluation.

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5 criteria for this job
Strategic leadership experience
Demonstrated experience leading complex policy initiatives for government outcomes.

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Collaboration skills
Proven ability to build partnerships across government and industry sectors.

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Grants and program management
Experience overseeing grant delivery processes and performance evaluation.

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Executive communication skills
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People leadership experience
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