Director, Innovation & Research

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● Lead the implementation of Hammond Innovations' research and innovation strategy, translating priorities into a clear, high-impact portfolio of initiatives.
• ● Oversee the research, innovation, evaluation, grants, partnerships, clinical trials and digital health portfolio, ensuring strong performance , governance and measurable outcomes.
• ● Build and grow strategic partnerships with universities, research institutes, government agencies, industry partners and funding bodies.
• ● Drive external funding, grant development and collaboration opportunities that support HammondCare's innovation and research agenda.
• ● Ensure robust governance, risk management, ethics, compliance and reporting across research, innovation and clinical trial activities.
• ● Lead evaluation, evidence generation and impact measurement to inform investment, adoption and scaling decisions.
• ● Identify commercialisation, revenue generation and sustainable funding opportunities across the innovation portfolio.
• ● Provide strategic advice to executive leaders on innovation priorities, investment opportunities and emerging trends.
• ● Lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary team across research, evaluation, governance, grants, clinical AI and innovation functions.
• ● Represent HammondCare externally, strengthening the organisation's reputation as a leader in research, innovation and knowledge translation.
• ● What do we need from you
• ● Demonstrated senior leadership experience in research, innovation, health services, aged care, clinical translation, commercialisation or related sectors.
• ● Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams across research, innovation, evaluation, governance, grants, partnerships, digital health or clinical trials.
• ● Strong understanding of applied research, evaluation, evidence generation, implementation and knowledge translation.
• ● Demonstrated experience overseeing governance, ethics, risk, compliance and reporting requirements across research and innovation activities.
• ● Commercial acumen with the ability to assess investment opportunities, funding models, partnerships and scale pathways.
• ● Strong stakeholder management experience and the ability to influence executive leaders, funders and external partners.
• ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including Board and executive-level reporting.
• ● Proven ability to lead change, navigate complexity and deliver outcomes through others.
• ● Tertiary qualifications in health, public health, implementation science, business, innovation, research or a related discipline.

Benefits

• ● This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Australia's most significant research and innovation portfolios focused on improving quality of life for older people with complex care needs.
• ● Lead impactful research and innovation across dementia, palliative and complex care.
• ● Influence organisational and sector-wide improvements through evidence-based innovation.
• ● Work alongside leading clinicians, researchers, innovators and external partners.
• ● Drive funding, partnerships and commercial opportunities that support sustainable growth and impact.
• ● Shape the future direction of Hammond Innovations and the IDEA Hub.
• ● Be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to improving the lives of people in need.
• ● Ready to Make a Difference
• ● If you are a strategic and influential leader with a passion for research, innovation and translating evidence into real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.
• ● Apply now and help HammondCare transform insight into innovation, innovation into action, and action into better outcomes for older Australians.
• ● HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.