Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Director of Innovation Central Brisbane role at QUT?

Eligibility is restricted to current QUT staff with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the fixed-term period. Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people (non-staff) are encouraged to apply in support of Indigenous success. Current staff must obtain supervisor approval for secondment. See <a href="/higher-ed-jobs/executive">QUT Executive Jobs</a> for similar roles.

Q: What are the key qualifications for this QUT Director role?

Postgraduate qualifications equivalent with extensive management experience in business development. Proven strategic focus in securing industry relationships, familiarity with higher education research environments, stakeholder management (including CEOs), communication skills, team leadership, and independent decision-making. Review <a href="/higher-ed-career-advice/how-to-write-a-winning-academic-cv">academic CV tips</a> to highlight these.

Q: What does the Director of Innovation Central Brisbane do at QUT?

Lead Innovation Central Brisbane (ICB), a Cisco-QUT partnership hub for digital transformation in Trusted Retail and Logistics. Responsibilities include business strategy development, resource oversight, stakeholder management, national representation, and research project development. Explore <a href="/higher-ed-jobs/executive">executive higher ed jobs</a> for more leadership opportunities.

Q: Is this a hybrid role, and what are the salary and benefits?

Yes, hybrid position at Gardens Point, Brisbane. Salary: $172,761 - $193,229 pa (HEW10) including super and leave loading. Benefits include work-life balance, up to 17% super, maternity leave, fitness passport, salary packaging, and professional development. Fixed-term for 6 months. Check <a href="/higher-ed-career-advice/employer-branding-secrets-attracting-the-best-talent-in-higher-education">QUT benefits insights</a>.

Q: What is Innovation Central Brisbane (ICB) and its focus areas?

ICB is a global research hub in QUT's Faculty of Business and Law, part of Cisco’s National Industry Innovation Network. Focuses on accelerating digital transformation via industry-university collaboration in Trusted Retail and Logistics Innovation. Funded by partners for prototyping research by QUT teams and PhD students.

Question 1

Who is eligible to apply for the Director of Innovation Central Brisbane role at QUT?

Accepted Answer

Eligibility is restricted to current QUT staff with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the fixed-term period. Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people (non-staff) are encouraged to apply in support of Indigenous success. Current staff must obtain supervisor approval for secondment. See QUT Executive Jobs for similar roles.

Question 2

What are the key qualifications for this QUT Director role?

Accepted Answer

Postgraduate qualifications equivalent with extensive management experience in business development. Proven strategic focus in securing industry relationships, familiarity with higher education research environments, stakeholder management (including CEOs), communication skills, team leadership, and independent decision-making. Review academic CV tips to highlight these.

Question 3

What does the Director of Innovation Central Brisbane do at QUT?

Accepted Answer

Lead Innovation Central Brisbane (ICB), a Cisco-QUT partnership hub for digital transformation in Trusted Retail and Logistics. Responsibilities include business strategy development, resource oversight, stakeholder management, national representation, and research project development. Explore executive higher ed jobs for more leadership opportunities.

Question 4

Is this a hybrid role, and what are the salary and benefits?

Accepted Answer

Yes, hybrid position at Gardens Point, Brisbane. Salary: $172,761 - $193,229 pa (HEW10) including super and leave loading. Benefits include work-life balance, up to 17% super, maternity leave, fitness passport, salary packaging, and professional development. Fixed-term for 6 months. Check QUT benefits insights.

Question 5

How do I apply for the QUT Innovation Director position?

Accepted Answer

Applications open 05-Feb-2026, close 25-Feb-2026 at 11:30pm. Click 'Apply', login or reset password, preview form. View Position Description PDF. Ensure supervisor approval if secondment. Prepare addressing selection criteria. Use free resume template and cover letter template for success.

Question 6

What is Innovation Central Brisbane (ICB) and its focus areas?

Accepted Answer

ICB is a global research hub in QUT's Faculty of Business and Law, part of Cisco’s National Industry Innovation Network. Focuses on accelerating digital transformation via industry-university collaboration in Trusted Retail and Logistics Innovation. Funded by partners for prototyping research by QUT teams and PhD students.

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