Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research Organisation | Deputy Director Science, Agriculture & Food - Csiro

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Deputy Director Science, Agriculture & Food - CSIRO
Location:
Brisbane, QLD, AU; Canberra, ACT, AU; Perth, WA, AU; Adelaide, SA, AU
Company:
CSIRO
Acknowledgement of Country
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia.
We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Child safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs.
The Opportunity
Work for Australia's National Science Agency
Ensure CSIRO's Ag & Food Unit remains scientifically competitive and impactful globally
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work
About CSIRO & the Agriculture and Food Research Unit
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia's National Science Agency and a statutory corporation within the Australian Government's Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) portfolio.
CSIRO is one of the world's largest and most multidisciplinary mission-driven research organisations, delivering transformative, positive impacts through science and technology to create a better future for Australia and the world.
Agriculture and Food (A&F) is one of CSIRO's largest research units, employing approximately 680 FTE staff.
We apply world-class multidisciplinary science, technology and facilities, relevant IP and global networks across the value chain to create healthier, trusted, safer and more sustainable food and fibre.
Role Overview
Reporting to (and deputising for) the Director Agriculture and Food (A&F), the Deputy Director Science is a member of CSIRO's leadership team.
Responsible for leading the development and implementation of a strategic capability plan for people and scientific infrastructure and ensuring the appropriate evolution and matching of Research Unit capability both within A&F and within CSIRO's other strategic science/research units.
About You
We are seeking a strategic, innovative and collaborative leader with demonstrable experience:
in applied research and development in the agriculture and/or food sectors and with an established reputation.
executing a strategic vision and plan that supports the Agriculture and Food Research Unit, and the organisation's goals and sustainability focus.
in staff leadership, including inspiring and empowering leadership that fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across large multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams.
in stakeholder management, with highly developed communication skills and with experience fostering effective and collaborative relationships internally and externally that grows science opportunities and supports commercial outcomes.
in change management and in leading transformations with proven outcomes.
working in a highly regulated sector/industry akin to the size, scale and complexity of CSIRO and beneficial if you also bring experience working in the Commonwealth operating environment or a research organisation.
A postgraduate degree in science, agriculture and/or food (or a related discipline) from an Australian tertiary institution (or a comparable overseas qualification) is expected.
Flexible working arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
How to apply
Please apply online with a cover letter or executive summary (of no more than 2 pages long) accompanied by your CV, both of which outline your motivations for applying and your key skills and experience to enable you to meet the requirements of this role.
Please note that applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 19th January 2025 Australian Eastern Daylight Time.
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