Executive Leader, Science & Innovation Strategy

Luminary Partners; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminary Partners is seeking a Deputy Director-General, Science and Innovation for the Queensland Government's DETSI. You will lead a newly integrated division supporting Queensland's science and innovation ambitions, overseeing approximately 470 staff and a budget of about $196 million.

Reporting to the Director-General, you will shape policy, influence investment and foster collaboration with universities, industry and government to translate science into outcomes that benefit communities

Qualifications

• Experience leading science, innovation, research, policy or service delivery functions within large and complex organisations.
• Ability to translate strategy into action with measurable outcomes.
• Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams through change and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Queensland's integrated science and innovation agenda.
• Lead scientific and technical services that provide evidence, data and advice to government decision-makers.
• Drive innovation, research translation and commercialisation initiatives.
• Foster productive partnerships across government, universities, research organisations, industry, investors and community stakeholders.
• Partner with the Queensland Chief Scientist and Chief Innovator to maximise opportunities for Queensland through science, research and innovation.
• Provide authoritative strategic advice to the Minister, Director-General and Executive Leadership Team on complex policy, investment and service delivery matters.
• Build Queensland's scientific and innovation capability through strategic investment, workforce development and collaboration.
• Lead a large and diverse workforce, fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, accountability and high performance.
• Oversee governance, risk management, performance and delivery across a complex portfolio of statewide programs and services.

Job description

Luminary Partners is seeking a Deputy Director-General, Science and Innovation for the Queensland Government's DETSI. You will lead a newly integrated division supporting Queensland's science and innovation ambitions, overseeing approximately 470 staff and a budget of about $196 million.

Reporting to the Director-General, you will shape policy, influence investment and foster collaboration with universities, industry and government to translate science into outcomes that benefit communities