Plans, administers and reviews research and development activities of an organisation.

Tasks Include:

• directs the formulation of research and development strategies, policies and plans
• develops and implements programs of research projects, priorities and targets to support commercial or policy developments
• leads major research projects and coordinates activities of other research workers
• assesses the benefits and monitors the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities
• interprets results of research projects and recommends associated product/service development innovations
• provides advice on research and development options available to the organisation
• monitors leading edge developments in relevant disciplines and assesses implications for the organisation
• may publish results of significant research projects, subject to commercial sensitivity