Innovation Accelerator Manager

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RMIT University Full time

About the Role

RMIT University seeks a highly experienced professional to lead its entrepreneurial programs, driving innovation and growth through impactful startup acceleration. This key position plays a transformative role in shaping the future of innovation, leveraging expertise in startup development, educational design, and collaboration with diverse partners.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver major startup pre-acceleration or scale-up programs, achieving quantifiable participant success metrics.
  • Collaborate with academics, industry experts, and regional stakeholders to co-design learning experiences that drive sustainable economic impact and entrepreneurial capability.
  • Develop and implement strategies for expanding business operations, particularly in regional Victoria and international markets.

Requirements

  • A proven track record in founding, scaling, or leading startups, with demonstrable exits, fundraising success, or significant growth metrics.
  • Evidence of designing and delivering impactful startup acceleration programs, with a strong ability to collaborate with diverse partners.
  • Experience in helping businesses expand their operations, particularly in regional Victoria and international markets.

Benefits

  • Salary HEW 8 ($112,068 - $126,209) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements.
  • An opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs and elevating RMIT's influence within the Victorian and global startup ecosystem.

About RMIT Activator

RMIT Activator activates knowledge and generates impact through entrepreneurship, empowering founders, ventures, and communities to deliver global impact at scale, ensuring sustainability of people and planet into the future.



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