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The Opportunity Work for Australia's National Science AgencyEnsure CSIRO's Ag & Food Unit remains scientifically competitive and impactful globallyWe work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you workAbout 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 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, the Deputy Director Science ensures A&F remains scientifically competitive and impactful globally.
To be considered for this exciting leadership role, CSIRO is seeking a pragmatic, inspirational and engaging leader with experience and confidence to provide organisational wide strategic leadership. With a specialisation in agriculture and/or food and a deep knowledge across the breadth of science, you will effectively contribute at Science Council, providing sound recommendations that contribute to CSIRO's investment in science.
To ensure productive relationships are established with relevant internal and external stakeholders, you will need to bring exceptional interpersonal, influencing and communication skills and the ability to lead discussions on behalf of CSIRO, domestically and internationally.
You bring demonstrated people leadership capabilities with high moral values around culture and a proven ability to empower, innovate and facilitate positive and collaborative team relationships within a multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed workforce.
Location: Preference for Canberra, Brisbane or Adelaide. Other cities negotiable.
Salary: Attractive Salary plus Motor Vehicle Allowance plus 15.4% super
Tenure: Specified Term of 3 years full-time
About You Experience in applied research and development in the agriculture and/or food sectors.Experience executing a strategic vision and plan that supports the Agriculture and Food Research Unit's goals.Experience in staff leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.Experience in stakeholder management, with highly developed communication skills.Experience in change management and leading transformations.Experience working in a highly regulated sector or industry akin to CSIRO.A post-graduate degree in science, agriculture and/or food (or a related discipline) from an Australian tertiary institution (or a comparable overseas qualification) is expected.
Eligibility Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only. Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check.
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.
How to apply Please apply on-line with a cover letter or executive summary (of no more than 2 pages long) accompanied with your CV, both of which outline your motivations for applying and your key skills and experience.
Applications close Please note that applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 19th January 2025 Australian Eastern Daylight Time.
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