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Director, Innovation & Research

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-10 → 2026-10-22
On-site

Core

Lead the delivery of HammondCare's research and innovation strategy to transform evidence into practical, scalable solutions for dementia, palliative, and complex care.

Role type

Senior leadership director (research & innovation)

Builds

Research portfolios, innovation programs, clinical trials, digital health initiatives, and strategic partnerships

Domain

Health services / Aged care / Dementia / Palliative care / Digital health / AI

Required skills

Strategic leadership, portfolio management, grant development, partnership building, governance & compliance, commercialization, stakeholder management, change leadership

Preferred skills

Aged care/dementia/palliative care experience, digital health/AI governance, industry-sponsored clinical trials, university/government/pharma collaboration, innovation operating models

Technologies

AI, digital health platforms

Responsibilities

Implement research and innovation strategy, oversee research/innovation/evaluation/grants/partnerships/clinical trials/digital health portfolio, build strategic partnerships, drive external funding, ensure governance/risk/ethics/compliance, lead evaluation and impact measurement, identify commercialization opportunities, provide strategic advice to executives, lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, represent the organization externally

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership