Job Title: Manager (Office of Research and Technology)
Posting Start Date: 24/04/2026
Job Description
Build and Grow the Innovation Community
- Develop and nurture a strong innovation culture across the College of Design and Engineering (CDE).
- Engage students, researchers, and faculty in innovation and entrepreneurial activities.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and connections within and beyond the University.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Actively engage with students, faculty, and researchers to identify innovative ideas and opportunities.
- Serve as a key liaison between innovators and internal/external partners.
- Build relationships with industry, startup ecosystems, and investors.
Research Translation & Commercialisation
- Support the translation of research outcomes into real-world applications.
- Identify promising technologies and facilitate pathways to commercialisation.
- Work closely with researchers to assess innovation potential and readiness.
Startup Development & Support
- Guide early-stage startup teams from ideation to validation.
- Connect founders with relevant mentors and resources.
- Support access to funding opportunities, incubators, and accelerators.
Pipeline Development
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of innovation projects and startups.
- Track progress from idea generation through prototyping to venture creation.
- Identify high-potential ventures and support their growth trajectory.
Programme & Event Management
- Conceptualise and organise innovation-related programmes, workshops, hackathons, and demo days.
- Drive participation and engagement across the CDE community.
- Showcase innovation outcomes to internal and external audiences.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated interest in innovation, entrepreneurship, or technology commercialisation.
- Familiarity with startup ecosystems and innovation frameworks.
- Experience in startups, venture capital, or community-building roles is highly advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage programmes, events, or initiatives independently.
