Director Industry Programs

About the position

The Director- Industry Programs is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the commercial success and long-term sustainability of the ARM Hub. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this position leads the design and delivery of industry programs that generate significant revenue, attract new investment, and strengthen the Hub's profile as Australia's leading advanced manufacturing and technology innovation centre.

The role requires a highly strategic and commercially focused leader with proven experience in business development, revenue growth, and large-scale partnership management. The Director will build programs that connect industry, government, and investors, delivering both impact for clients and sustainable growth for the Hub.

About the ARM Hub

The ARM Hub is Australia's only independent, not-for-profit centre accelerating the digital transformation of Australia's industrial sector. ARM Hub's mission is to scale industrial companies for success in high-value local and global supply chains. The Hub achieves this by adopting and setting industry standards across our technology and innovation programs supporting client growth.

Headquartered in Brisbane with a national remit, the Hub operates an advanced Industry 5.0 demonstration factory, a Data-as-a-Service (DAAS) platform and is growing a network of satellite nodes across Australia. We are backed by technology giants—including Microsoft, Databricks, NVIDIA and Dassault Systèmes as well as international technology accelerators, governments, investors and more than fifteen research institutions.

The ARM Hub enjoys an exceptional reputation as a cutting edge innovation centre with a team of highly collaborative and impact focused professionals. At ARM Hub you will work with quality people, companies and institutions, stretching your skills across diverse, real-world challenges and be backed by a supportive team.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

• Oversee national-scale industry programs, ensuring financial sustainability and measurable impact.
• Provide thought leadership on industry trends, innovation, and policy settings that influence program design.

Revenue Growth & Business Development

• Secure new contracts and sponsorships to monetise ARM Hub programs, services, and IP.
• Negotiate major partnership agreements that expand ARM Hub's reach and financial capacity.
• Lead and grow a high-performing team of Industrial Designers, Software Engineers and Program Co-ordinators.

Stakeholder & Partner Development

• Build and maintain high-level relationships with C-Suite executives, government leaders, venture investors, and research institutions.
• Cultivate networks to position ARM Hub as the partner of choice for advanced manufacturing initiatives.

Team & Culture

• Advise and support the CCO on industry engagement, commercial negotiations, and strategic opportunities.
• Work closely with Director, AI Adopt Centre and other senior executives to provide client solutions integrated across ARM Hub programs.
• Champion the use of digital tools and technology within ARM Hub and the broader industry.

Type of Appointment

Full-time, 12-month contract with potential for extension subject to funding and performance.

Location:

Preferred location Brisbane (53 Holland St, Northgate) with flexible hybrid arrangements. IIntrastate and interstate travel will be required from time to time.

Selection Criteria

• Extensive senior leadership experience in business development, commercialisation, or executive management within industry, government, or research.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering significant revenue growth, securing contracts, and negotiating complex partnerships.
• Strong understanding of advanced manufacturing, AI, robotics, and digital transformation sectors.
• Proven ability to influence and engage C-Suite executives, government leaders, and investors.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading teams in high-growth, high-impact environments.

Remuneration and Benefits

Base salary range $140,000 - $ % super. We offer flexible work arrangements, professional-development allowance and the opportunity to drive nationally significant projects.

Information for Applicants

The position is open to applicants with ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia. Final candidates will undergo a national police check.

How to Apply

Send your résumé and a two-page statement addressing the selection criteria to ARM Hub Chief Commercial Officer Sam Jesuadian at by 3rd October 2025. Applications will be reviewed as received.

ARM Hub celebrates diversity and strongly encourages applications from women, First Nations peoples and candidates of all cultural backgrounds.