Chief Innovation Officer

A Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) spearheads the development and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at driving innovation within an organisation. You might work across various industries, including technology, healthcare, or finance. CIOs identify emerging trends, lead innovation projects, and foster a culture of creativity and experimentation. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders to align innovation strategies with organisational goals and ensure the successful implementation of new technologies and processes.

Chief Innovation Officers play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation. You’ll need to be visionary and strategic, with exceptional leadership and communication skills. You’ll work closely with teams to drive transformational change and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $156,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a chief innovation officer?

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BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner
Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Fitness Studio Manager Project Officer Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Clinical Coder Driller Drilling Supervisor Concreter Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Trade Waste Officer Property Consultant Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Property Developer Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Agile Business Analyst Technical Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Cluster Manager Business Leader Travel Operator Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Palaeontologist Geochemist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager
+ 193 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Fitness Studio Manager Project Officer Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Clinical Coder Driller Drilling Supervisor Concreter Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Trade Waste Officer Property Consultant Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Property Developer Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Agile Business Analyst Technical Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Cluster Manager Business Leader Travel Operator Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Palaeontologist Geochemist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager + 193 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Program Leader
Capability Manager Technical Manager Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Nutrition Advisor Executive Director Mining Manager Geochemist Transport Manager Nutrition Scientist Commercial Manager Photogrammetrist Palaeontologist Policy Researcher Financial Regulator Records Manager Engagement Manager Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Chief Operating Officer (COO) Policy Specialist Lobbyist International Project Manager Film Producer Location Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Meteorologist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Agile Business Analyst Claims Specialist Solutions Architect Commercial Analyst Technical Lead Technical Business Analyst International Development Worker Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Consultant Scrum Master Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Operations Specialist Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Business Services Manager Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Reporting Analyst Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Specialist Catchment Officer Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Airport Operations Manager Abattoir Supervisor Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Plant Manager Facilities Manager Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Drilling Supervisor Clinical Coder Gaffer Driller Grip Bakery Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Social Media Strategist Sustainable Farmer Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Winemaker Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Aquaculture Manager Bank Manager Innovation Strategist Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Financial Controller Accounting Manager Radio Producer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Team Administrator Creative Entrepreneur Governance Coordinator ICT Project Manager Product Specialist Data Miner Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Service Director Regional Manager Presales Consultant Area Manager General Manager Team Leader Supervisor Office Manager Assistant Manager Project Coordinator Park Manager Information Officer Landfill Supervisor Sports Facility Manager Life Coach Customer Service Officer Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Innovation Coordinator Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Chief Innovation Officer Customer Success Manager Logistician Innovation Manager Strata Manager Event Planner
+ 214 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Technical Manager Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Nutrition Advisor Executive Director Mining Manager Geochemist Transport Manager Nutrition Scientist Commercial Manager Photogrammetrist Palaeontologist Policy Researcher Financial Regulator Records Manager Engagement Manager Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Chief Operating Officer (COO) Policy Specialist Lobbyist International Project Manager Film Producer Location Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Meteorologist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Agile Business Analyst Claims Specialist Solutions Architect Commercial Analyst Technical Lead Technical Business Analyst International Development Worker Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Consultant Scrum Master Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Operations Specialist Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Business Services Manager Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Reporting Analyst Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Specialist Catchment Officer Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Airport Operations Manager Abattoir Supervisor Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Plant Manager Facilities Manager Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Drilling Supervisor Clinical Coder Gaffer Driller Grip Bakery Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Social Media Strategist Sustainable Farmer Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Winemaker Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Aquaculture Manager Bank Manager Innovation Strategist Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Financial Controller Accounting Manager Radio Producer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Team Administrator Creative Entrepreneur Governance Coordinator ICT Project Manager Product Specialist Data Miner Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Service Director Regional Manager Presales Consultant Area Manager General Manager Team Leader Supervisor Office Manager Assistant Manager Project Coordinator Park Manager Information Officer Landfill Supervisor Sports Facility Manager Life Coach Customer Service Officer Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Innovation Coordinator Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Chief Innovation Officer Customer Success Manager Logistician Innovation Manager Strata Manager Event Planner + 214 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management

Online
12 months
$0 - $4,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Supply and Distribution Manager Strategy Manager Inventory Planner
+ 70 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Supply and Distribution Manager Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply Chain Analyst Technical Manager Operations Analyst Program Leader Project Scheduler Video Production Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Transport Manager Strategic Advisor Policy Researcher Film Producer Program Analyst International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Public Service Officer Change And Communications Manager Scrum Master Facilities Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Drilling Supervisor Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Gym Manager Event Director Conference Manager Fitness Centre Manager Head of Procurement Operations Officer Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Automated Tester IT Auditor Resilience Officer Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Conservation Manager Regional Coordinator Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Planning Officer Data Consultant Quality Assurance Engineer Purchasing Officer Innovation Coordinator Innovation Manager Logistician Data Analytics Consultant Chief Innovation Officer National Security Adviser Field Engineer Governance Coordinator Investigation Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Park Manager Senior Risk Manager Corporate Services Manager Digital Project Manager ICT Project Manager Regional Manager Project Coordinator Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer + 70 more
BSB60420

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $8,568
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology

On Campus, Online
18 months
$0 - $8,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 73 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automated Tester IoT Engineer Cyber Security Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant Intelligence Officer Salesforce Developer Network Specialist Java Developer Analyst Programmer Javascript Developer Systems Engineer Systems Analyst ICT Support Engineer Network Administrator Programmer Systems Tester Blockchain Engineer Digital Project Manager Data Miner Computer Technician E-Commerce Developer ICT Project Manager Network Technician Junior Website Designer Cloud Support Technician Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst E-Commerce Manager IT Manager Software Tester E-learning Developer Drone Operator Mobile Application Developer Sitecore Developer Salesforce Administrator Solutions Consultant Enterprise Architect Data Architect Computer Engineer Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Technical Architect Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Functional Analyst Business Intelligence Developer Solutions Analyst Systems Architect Integration Analyst Integration Developer Network Architect Cloud Architect Database Developer Solutions Architect Test Engineer Integration Engineer Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Test Analyst Information Designer Meteorologist IT Specialist Applications Engineer Information Architect .NET Developer Systems Designer Robotics Technician Cybercrime Investigator Digital Producer 3D Printing Technician Multimedia Artist Photogrammetrist Software Designer + 73 more
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