Burnet Institute - Innovation Lead

Innovation Lead

This new position will take a key role in fostering innovation throughout the institute. This will involve taking on the responsibility of managing and growing the newly established Discovery Innovation Program and Fund as well as identifying and developing further educational programs within the Institute to embed innovation culture at the core of how we operate.

About the Burnet Institute

Burnet Institute is a leading Australian, unaligned, not-for-profit, organisation passionate about social justice, equality and evidence-based research.

Burnet Institute brings together a highly diverse skill base, with more than 600 staff and students working on cutting-edge research and projects to address some of the most relevant global health challenges. Institute-wide interdisciplinary health programs Disease Elimination, Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness, and Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health are at the heart of our daily decision making. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with offices also located in Papua New Guinea and Myanmar, Burnet is actively involved in research and public health programs throughout Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and Africa. Burnet is the only unaligned organisation in Australia that has dual accreditation with both the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

About CIIP Innovation Discovery Program

The CIIP Innovation Discovery Program aims to foster a sustainable culture of innovation by developing the Burnet Institute's innovation pipeline and nurturing the next generation of innovators. The program assists researchers in formulating strategies to enhance the impact of their work. By transforming ideas and knowledge into practical innovations with the support of key stakeholders and industry partners, researchers will work towards achieving real-world impact.

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Burnet — Creating a Healthier World

At Burnet, we are actively working towards a healthier world — one where all people have access to life-changing research and health programs, no matter their status, location or background.

Reference #: Please use this reference number when applying: A039708
Application deadline: 28 August 2024
Please send us your application as soon as possible as we are continuously assessing candidates for this assignment.
All applications must include the following information so the panel can assess your suitability:
• Your current CV or resume;
• A brief cover letter informing the panel of your motivations and relevant experience for this position.