Associate Director, Innovation

High level proficiency in English Full time continuing role As Associate Director Innovation & Partnerships you will lead the development and execution of research innovation and strategic partnership initiatives that advance RMIT’s mission with a focus on international development not for profit impact and creative design-led solutions at RMIT Europe. This position provides strategic leadership in securing competitive funding fostering cross-sector collaborations and converting business development opportunities into impactful transformative outcomes aligned with RMIT Europe’s objectives RMIT University’s research capabilities and strengths and global sustainability and innovation priorities. You will leverage partnerships with research centres, academic institutions, funding agencies and industry across RMIT Europe’s priority locations (Spain, UK, Germany, France) to drive public funded research collaborations. You will work closely with RMIT’s academic network in Melbourne and Vietnam to identify and respond to funding opportunities and develop high impact partnerships. Providing leadership of RMIT Europe’s research partnerships and innovation initiatives identifying growth opportunities. Providing high-level advice and insights to the Executive Director to support strategic planning and decision-making ensuring alignment with RMIT University’s research and industry engagement strategy. Representing RMIT Europe in public forums, research associations and thought leadership platforms to enhance visibility and influence. Leading and managing the Research & Innovation clusters to deliver high-impact research partnerships aligned with priority areas. Leading and managing the Innovation Partnerships team fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, continuous development and design thinking. Proven leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams and complex multi-stakeholder projects. Extensive experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement growing, leading and developing research collaborations and partnerships in complex and dynamic environments as well as demonstrated success implementing the pipeline of prospective projects. Subject expertise and established networks across Europe in one or more of RMIT Europe’s research priority areas. Postgraduate qualification and / or significant relevant experience in International Development, Innovation, Management, Design or related fields. Well-developed European network in one or more areas of priority for RMIT (Sustainable Built Environment, Digital Manufacturing, Natural Resources and the Environment and Resilience). Excellent English communication skills. Spanish language skills desirable. We’re the creative and dynamic European hub of RMIT University. Based in the heart of Barcelona our focus is on successfully extending RMIT’s international engagement and strategically growing the University’s collaborative research and education activity in Europe. We facilitate RMIT’s collaboration in the development of innovative pan-European projects attracting global knowledge from Europe, Australia and Asia to deliver local impact. We’re a collaborative and dynamic international team passionate about driving impact through our work celebrating our achievement. Benefits of working at RMIT Europe include hybrid working arrangements, flexible salary benefits (transport, health insurance, childcare and restaurants) and free languages classes. Position Description Associate Director Innovation & Partnerships RMIT Europe is the European hub of RMIT University one of Australia’s largest tertiary institutions. Based in Barcelona we’re focused on expanding RMIT’s reputation as a global university of technology design and enterprise. Manufacturing & Controls budget forecast Operations Management Strategic Planning Contract Management Employment Type : Full-Time