Director, Innovation Centre

Director, Innovation Centre

• Research and Innovation | UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Salary commensurate with skills and experience, plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full time or Part time (0.6), fixed-term appointment for three-years

The Opportunity
The Innovation Centre opened in 2002 and has grown through University, Council, State and Commonwealth support. In late 2021 the Innovation Centre transitioned from a not-for-profit company to being a UniSC entity to progress new opportunities that will more effectively connect UniSC with the Sunshine Coast business community and the university itself. The Innovation Centre is well placed to deliver this given a purpose built 1,700 square metre facility and a track record of having assisted over 200 resident members since opening.
In 2022, the Innovation Centre underwent a strategic update based on extensive community and industry consultation. The Centre will offer an array of business development and innovation opportunities provided by UniSC and our partners. The refocused Innovation Centre will strongly connect with the skills development, research and partnership opportunities afforded by UniSC and be an active link to the broader innovation ecosystem.
Under the broad direction of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), the Director, Innovation Centre will work with a high degree of autonomy and is responsible for providing strategic advice, leadership and development of key activities of the Innovation Centre.
Y*ou will*

• lead University, Industry and Commercial Partner Collaboration and develop business plans and a business model;
• create partnerships and collaborations specifically contextualised for the Innovation Centre;
• commercialisation activities ranging from licencing to assist with tranche funding, venture capital and angel investors;
• research translation projects that lead to commercially viable entities;
• ensure UniSC’s role in facilitating regional economic development and knowledge transfer; and
• develop opportunities from the latest emerging technologies and disruptive trends across multiple industries.

About University of the Sunshine Coast - UniSC
We’re a young, vibrant, and rapidly growing university with a focus on sustainability, impact and community. As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, UniSC is ripe with opportunities for passionate, skilled and determined leaders who want to make an impact in higher education.
Our award-winning facilities span five campuses across Southeast Queensland, in regions renowned for their natural beauty, enviable lifestyles, diverse communities and rich cultural heritage. UniSC is the world’s only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We are one of the most respected universities in Australia for our teaching quality, as acknowledged by our five-star rating in the Good Universities Guide - a title we have held for 17 consecutive years.
UniSC is recognised as a global leader in sustainability principles. Our strong commitment to achieving sustainability is embedded in our teaching, research and how we operate, as evidenced by the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings in which we are the top ranked Queensland university for ‘Overall Impact.’ UniSC is also ranked in the top three percent globally for 'Climate Action' impact, and third in Australia for our global impact to ‘Life on Land’. We’re in the top four percent globally for ‘Life Below Water’. These rankings are a welcome recognition of our research, teaching and stewardship work in these specialty areas.
We’re focused on becoming Australia’s most relevant university. This means our research explores the timeliest topics of our era, those with the most significance for the future. We have 26 research fields ranked at – or well above – world standard according to the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings.
UniSC’s national and international research impact continues to grow exponentially. Since 2013, we have more than tripled our annual research income, and this is just the start of our story. We are young, ambitious, and determined to become Australia’s premier regional university.
We warmly encourage you to join us on this journey.
About you
You will be an analytical problem-solver, supported by a detailed knowledge of innovation ecosystem. You will think strategically, with the ability to consider the ramifications of a wide range of issues, anticipate priorities and develop long-term plans.
You will possess:

• a sound knowledge of the governance and compliance frameworks in a university environment;
• demonstrated time management and organisational skills and a meticulous attention to detail, with a proven ability to prioritise tasks to meet competing deadlines with a high degree of accuracy in the context of minimal supervision;
• the ability to develop policies and procedures and reports; and
• excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) which include the ability to communicate complex matters in a readily comprehensible manner.

At UniSC, we have a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. Should you require additional support, email usccareers@usc.edu.au* or phone +61 7 5430 2830.*
Contact
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Kristie Husk
Talent Acquisition Manager
Email: khusk@usc.edu.au Tel: +61 418 884 610
or
Professor Ross Young
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Email: dvcresearch@usc.edu.au Tel: +61 7 5459 4446
Please apply by midnight, 10 January 2023
To Apply
All applications must be lodged through our website.
A completed application includes a resume and statement of suitability, noting your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified Selection Criteria as outlined within the Canidate Prospectus. Your statement should outline your skills, knowledge and qualities that will make you a success at UniSC.
Director\_Innovation\_Centre\_candidate\_prospectus.pdf
Benefits of working at UniSC
UniSC is a community which recognises and embraces diversity among our staff, students and community partnerships. We provide an inclusive environment where each person feels they belong and are respected, connected and empowered to contribute and grow in meaningful ways.
UniSC is a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative which aims to address and improve gender equity in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) disciplines. Attaining an award is recognition of our ongoing commitment to improving gender equity and ensuring that women from diverse backgrounds, as well as underrepresented groups, are best positioned to reach their full potential.
UniSC offers career enhancement opportunities such as professional development and specialised leadership and management programs. We are an inclusive employer offering flexible work options, extensive and generous leave options and a 36.25 hour working week for our professional staff. For more information, visit our website https://www.usc.edu.au/about/work-at-unisc/benefits-of-working-at-unisc

Job Types: Full-time, Contract