Director, Liverpool Innovation Precinct

Business Western Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 144,162 - 170,679; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

22 days paid leave

Fitness passport

Health discounts

Salary packaging options

Job summary

A prominent not-for-profit organization in Sydney seeks a Director for the Liverpool Innovation Precinct. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to shape Liverpool's future as an innovation hub, engage key stakeholders, and manage policies that promote community development. This role requires extensive leadership experience and expertise in advocacy and financial management. Competitive benefits and a full-time contract are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience as a Senior Executive in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation.
• Experience in urban planning, policy, or placemaking is an advantage.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and shaping strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop policy recommendations and strategies for Liverpool’s challenges.
• Engage with government to influence policy and programs.
• Secure funding for projects enhancing public spaces.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Political engagement

Education

Professional qualifications in a relevant field

Job description

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This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and inspiring leader to join Business NSW and help shape the future of Liverpool – Sydney’s next major CBD.

The Liverpool Innovation Precinct (LIP) is a membership-based body comprising key stakeholders in Liverpool across government, health, education and research. Reporting to the LIP Steering Committee, Chaired by Business NSW, you will be a high-profile leader driving advocacy, influencing strategic direction, precinct placemaking and investment attraction to help position Liverpool as a thriving city of innovation and opportunity.

Please note: This is a visible, senior level position and as such, deep industry/sector experience in the key deliverables below will need to be held by the successful candidate.

Main responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Policy Leadership Working closely with the LIP Chair and Steering Committee to develop policy recommendations and strategies addressing Liverpool’s key challenges and opportunities, and to advocate for their adoption by government and other stakeholders
• Political Engagement and Advocacy Developing and implementing strategies to influence government policy and programs that impact Liverpool
• Grants and sponsorships Identifying and securing funding from government and private sources for projects enhancing Liverpool’s public spaces, amenities, liveability, infrastructure and services
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including acting as a catalyst between LIP members, government, businesses, universities, research institutes, developers, startups and potential investors
• Financial Management Managing the Precinct’s budget effectively, including spending on policies, programs and research to benefit Liverpool
• Reporting and Communications providing monthly reports and strategic advice to the LIP Steering Committee, and leading public communications that promote Liverpool’s progress and achievements

About you

You will have appropriate professional qualifications in a relevant field and bring proven leadership experience from former roles as a Senior Executive in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. A background in urban planning, policy or placemaking would be an advantage. You will have demonstrated success in leading teams, shaping strategy and delivering impact, along with expertise in policy development, advocacy, high-level stakeholder management, as well as commercial and financial acumen.

Benefits and perks

As a valued employee of Business NSW, you will have access to a wealth of company benefits including paid parental leave, 22 days paid leave, fitness passport, EAP access, health discounts, and salary packaging options plus more.

About us

Business NSW is an Australian independent, not-for-profit membership organisation that identifies the key issues impacting business and finds practical policy solutions to ensure businesses across New South Wales prosper and grow. The organisation has been operating since 1826

Learn more about Business NSW here: www.businessnsw.com/about

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Community Development and Urban Planning and Business Consulting and Services

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