Assistant Director (Capability & Industry) - School of Technology for Arts, Media & Design

About the role

The Assistant Director (Capability & Industry) is a strategic and hands-on leader who drives consultancy, applied research, intellectual property development and external industry engagement for the School of Technology for Arts, Media and Design. The role leads strategies that strengthen staff capability, grow consultancy and applied research, and expand the School's industry relevance beyond the traditional creative sector.

Key responsibilities

• Spearhead consultancy, applied research and industry engagement initiatives to strengthen the School's industry-facing capabilities.
• Develop and implement functional strategies, policies and frameworks for sustainable growth and measurable impact.
• Integrate creative, arts, design and media perspectives with industry needs to address complex challenges.
• Drive the identification, structuring and delivery of consultancy and applied research projects, including intellectual property with non-creative industry and government partners.
• Pursue collaborative projects with industry partners, drawing on strengths in digital media solutions, immersive experiences, design-led innovation and Designing Your Life facilitation.
• Improve consultancy models, processes and service quality to boost intellectual property, revenue and project outcomes.
• Coach and mentor staff, build school-wide capability and lead upskilling initiatives and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Build strategic partnerships with corporates, agencies, research institutions and solution providers.
• Influence School and institutional leaders, negotiate with external partners and work across functions to align resources and optimise results.

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in arts, media, design, creative technologies, business, engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant professional experience in business development, industry partnerships, consultancy, applied research, innovation or similar roles.
• Demonstrated success in capability development, consultancy growth, applied research, intellectual property development and stakeholder partnership.
• Proven experience turning creative or design-led strengths into industry solutions for non-Arts, Design and Media organisations.
• Strong track record in influencing stakeholders, negotiating and driving change in complex environments.
• Ability to work independently in complex, ambiguous situations with sound judgement.