Director - Engagement, Defence Science Institute
Core
Lead Defence Science Institute's engagement strategy and operations, connecting universities, industry, and government to deliver national impact in Defence research and innovation.
Role type
Director-level strategic leadership and operations
Builds
Defence-relevant R&D capabilities, talent pipelines, and multi-year strategic initiatives
Domain
Defence, National Security, Research & Innovation
Required skills
Strategic leadership, stakeholder management, funding program design, budget management, intelligence gathering, relationship building
Preferred skills
Understanding of Defence innovation ecosystems, experience with cross-state initiatives
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead engagement strategy and day-to-day operations, design and deliver funding programs, maintain intelligence on Defence research capability, cultivate senior relationships with governments and industry, secure and steward long-term funding
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership