DEADLINE: GreenTech Hub Director

As Director, you will work closely with Curtin’s world-class research teams, government departments, industry leaders, startups, and SMEs to develop cutting-edge solutions and scale up green innovations. You will spearhead efforts to reduce carbon emissions, promote sustainability, and develop a thriving GreenTech ecosystem. You will also be part of a world-class academic community that values excellence, integrity, and making a positive impact on society.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the strategic vision for the GreenTech Hub in alignment with its mission to drive green technology development across WA.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a dedicated team to deliver key initiatives and ensure the Hub’s successful operation.
• Advocacy: Promote the importance of green technologies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, emphasising their potential for environmental sustainability and economic growth.
• Partnership Building: Cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with industry sectors such as energy, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing, as well as government agencies, universities, and other key stakeholders.
• Innovation Challenges: Co-design and execute innovation challenges that incentivise the adoption of green technologies to reduce emissions across various industries.
• Capacity Building: Develop and implement state-wide programs to support start-ups and green technology providers in scaling up and commercialising new solutions.
• Events and Knowledge Transfer: Organise workshops, seminars, and networking events that promote collaboration and showcase green technology innovations.
• Education and Training: Collaborate with educational and training institutions to support the growth of skills in green technologies across WA.
• Investment Attraction: Leverage GreenTech initiatives from the Commonwealth and industry to attract investment for research, development, and commercialisation of green technologies.
• Advisory Support: Provide expert advisory support to industry stakeholders and government on green technology solutions and collaborative opportunities.