Dr Courtney Molloy

Dr Courtney Molloy

Director, Central Coast Research and Innovation Centre

Office PVC - Health, Medicine and Wellbeing

Career Summary

Biography


Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Management, University of Newcastle
  • Bachelor of Management, University of Newcastle
  • Bachelor of Management (Honours), University of Newcastle

Keywords

  • Co-design
  • Community Engagement
  • Living Labs
  • Regional innovation
  • Research translation
  • Social innovation

Fields of Research

Code Description Percentage
350705 Innovation management 45
350708 Not-for-profit business and management 10
420699 Public health not elsewhere classified 10
440802 Citizenship 10
440799 Policy and administration not elsewhere classified 25

Professional Experience

UON Appointment

Title Organisation / Department
Director, Central Coast Research and Innovation Centre University of Newcastle
Office PVC - Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Australia
Lecturer University of Newcastle
Newcastle Business School
Australia

Professional appointment

Dates Title Organisation / Department
3/6/2024 -  Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab University of Newcastle
University of Newcastle
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Publications

For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.

Chapter (2 outputs)

Year Citation Altmetrics Link
2016 Kriz APT, Molloy C, Denness B, 'The Global Importance of Innovation Champions: Insights from China', 268-289 (2016) [B1]
DOI 10.1057/9781137299994_12
2013 Kriz APT, Molloy C, Denness B, 'The Global Importance of Innovation Champions: Insights from China', 268-289 (2013) [B1]
Citations Scopus - 8

Conference (2 outputs)

Year Citation Altmetrics Link
2015 Kriz AK, Kriz AP, Molloy C, 'Ambidextrous Regional Leadership: Lessons in Place-Based Business Model Innovation' (2015) [O1]
2012 McGregor CJ, Kriz AP, 'Investigating the behaviours, impact and motivations of innovation champions', Proceedings of the 26th Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference, 1-21 (2012) [E1]

Journal article (6 outputs)

Year Citation Altmetrics Link
2026 Bankins S, Molloy C, Kriz A, 'Enacting Responsible Innovation in a Region: Stakeholder Perceptions and Insights From Australia', R and D Management, 56, 460-473 (2026) [C1]
DOI 10.1111/radm.70030
2024 Molloy C, Bankins S, Kriz A, Barnes L, 'Innovating for the greater good: Examining innovation champions and what motivates them', AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, 83, 24-49 (2024) [C1]
DOI 10.1111/1467-8500.12577
Citations Scopus - 9Web of Science - 5
2020 Molloy C, Bankins S, Kriz A, Barnes L, 'Making Sense of an Interconnected World: How Innovation Champions Drive Social Innovation in the Not-for-Profit Context', Journal of Product Innovation Management, 37, 274-296 (2020) [C1]
DOI 10.1111/jpim.12527
Citations Scopus - 3Web of Science - 1
2018 Kriz A, Bankins S, Molloy C, 'Readying a region: temporally exploring the development of an Australian regional quadruple helix', R & D MANAGEMENT, 48, 25-43 (2018) [C1]
DOI 10.1111/radm.12294
Citations Scopus - 3Web of Science - 24
2017 Bankins S, Molloy C, Kriz A, Denness B, 'Innovation Agents in the Public Sector: Applying Champion and Promotor Theory to Explore Innovation in the Australian Public Service', Australian Journal of Public Administration, 76, 122-137 (2017) [C1]
DOI 10.1111/1467-8500.12198
Citations Scopus - 5Web of Science - 4
2016 Kriz APT, Molloy C, Kriz AK, Sonntag S, 'All Australian Regions Are Not Born Equal: Understanding the Regional Innovation Management Sandpit', Technology Innovation Management Review,, 6, 11-23 (2016) [C1]
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Report (6 outputs)

Year Citation Altmetrics Link
2025 Blackmore K, Adam MTP, Molloy C, Albishri B, 'Harnessing AI Technology in Care Plans for Older People at Home Pilot Project Final Report', 1-20 (2025)
Co-authors Marc Adam, Karen Blackmore
2021 Molloy C, Handley K, Faulkner L, 'COVID-19 and small business owners' (2021)
Co-authors Karen Handley
2021 Faulkner L, Molloy C, Handley K, 'When size matters: Creating mentally health workplaces' (2021)
Co-authors Karen Handley
2021 Handley K, Molloy C, Faulkner L, 'Crisis in small business: A literature review' (2021)
Co-authors Karen Handley
2021 Faulkner L, Molloy C, Handley K, 'Mental health of Australian Micro-business owners' (2021)
Co-authors Karen Handley
2019 Molloy C, Handley K, 'Central Coast Industry Connect: Social impact report 2019' (2019)
Co-authors Karen Handley
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Grants and Funding

Summary

Number of grants 7
Total funding $281,380

Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.

20252 grants / $89,224

Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) to support sector development$58,000

Funding body: Independent Living Assessment

Funding body Independent Living Assessment
Project Team Prof Rohan Walker, Dr Courtney Molloy
Scheme RFQ Living Lab
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2025
Funding Finish 2025
GNo G2401693
Type Of Funding C3200 – Aust Not-for Profit
Category 3200
UON Y

RFQ: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in care plans for older people living at home (Pilot Project)$31,224

Funding body: Independent Living Assessment

Funding body Independent Living Assessment
Project Team Prof Karen Blackmore, Assoc Prof Marc Adam, Dr Courtney Molloy
Scheme RFQ Living Lab
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2025
Funding Finish 2025
GNo G2401695
Type Of Funding C3200 – Aust Not-for Profit
Category 3200
UON Y

20221 grants / $5,000

AI Platform Development for Workplace Mental Health Management in SMEs$5,000

Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle

Funding body College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle
Project Team

Alicia Kulczynski (lead), Courtney Molloy, Sarah Bankins
Scheme CHSF - Matched Funding
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2022
Funding Finish 2022
GNo
Type Of Funding Internal
Category INTE
UON N

20211 grants / $3,000

CHSF Working Parents Research Relief Scheme$3,000

Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle

Funding body College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle
Scheme CHSF - Working Parents Research Relief Scheme
Role Lead
Funding Start 2021
Funding Finish 2021
GNo
Type Of Funding Internal
Category INTE
UON N

20202 grants / $179,156

SMEs and return to work post-COVID-19$144,388

Funding body: State Insurance Regulatory Authority

Funding body State Insurance Regulatory Authority
Project Team Dr Karen Handley, Dr Courtney Molloy
Scheme Research Consultancy Agreement
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2020
Funding Finish 2022
GNo G2000830
Type Of Funding C2400 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Other
Category 2400
UON Y

Mental Health in micro business owners$34,768

Funding body: NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority

Funding body NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority
Project Team Dr Karen Handley, Mrs Leanne Faulkner, Assoc Prof Suzanne Ryan, Dr Courtney Molloy
Scheme Prequalification Scheme: Performance and Management Services
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2020
Funding Finish 2021
GNo G2000834
Type Of Funding C1600 - Aust Competitive - StateTerritory Govt
Category 1600
UON Y

20191 grants / $5,000

Understanding the social impact of an industry organisation in shaping regional collaboration and capability$5,000

Funding body: Central Coast Industry Connect Ltd

Funding body Central Coast Industry Connect Ltd
Project Team Dr Karen Handley, Dr Courtney Molloy
Scheme Research Project
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2019
Funding Finish 2019
GNo G1900574
Type Of Funding C3100 – Aust For Profit
Category 3100
UON Y
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Dr Courtney Molloy

Position

Director, Central Coast Research and Innovation Centre
Office PVC - Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing

Contact Details

Email courtney.molloy@newcastle.edu.au
Phone 0410522122
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