Geoscience Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Cultures, and to elders past and present. About us Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation. Our culture Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged. Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offers a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements. What we can offer you When you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To learn more about our competitive salary, free onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture click here. Our team The Geospatial Leadership team supports Geoscience Australia to be the national leader in government geospatial matters. This includes supporting the Chief of Division in the development of geospatial strategies, driving agendas at national and international fora, and coordinating across government and industry on geospatial matters. The team provides secretariat support a variety of geospatial committees, currently including the Spatial Information Council (ANZLIC), the Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping, and the Location Intergovernmental Committee. The team also supports Geoscience Australia's input into these and other committees, such as the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM), through the development of papers and collation of responses. The key duties of the position include As the Director Geospatial Leadership, you will lead, manage, and mentor a small team responsible for geospatial governance, encompassing strategic planning, reporting and alignment to appropriate frameworks. This includes liaising with internal, external and international stakeholders across all levels of government and the geospatial industry. In this role you will develop a thorough understanding of the geospatial industry in Australia and internationally, through stakeholder engagement and research. You will advise Geoscience Australia's leadership team to achieve effectively governed geospatial fora and sound advocacy for geospatial matters both nationally and internationally. You will be required to routinely apply complex analytical skills, be able to effectively prioritise, have excellent time management and communicate compelling arguments verbally and in writing. Whilst it is a challenging role, the nation, organisational, professional and personal gains are great. In this role you will lead your team to: Provide effective and efficient secretariat services including, overseeing meeting logistics, the preparation and timely delivery of high-quality agendas, briefs, papers, and minutes. Facilitate input from internal and external stakeholders and track and manage action items. Manage, maintain and enhance governance frameworks to ensure clear roles and responsibilities, establishing structures and protocols that guide decision-making and accountability, while driving strategic alignment across different committees. Review, coordinate and communicate information to appropriate officials across stakeholders; establish priorities and manage competing deadlines. Oversee the continuous improvement of processes and procedures within the team to ensure efficiencies. To be successful in the role you will: Be a trusted adviser on governance and geospatial matters, having developed your experience and knowledge from holding a similar role. Have a proven record of achieving results, including at an organisation-wide level. Be a team player, working collaboratively across the organisation and with external stakeholders. Set the direction of the team and your own work priorities to ensure the provision of timely and accurate advice and play a role in coaching, guiding and developing employees. Be an effective communicator. Seek out and accept responsibility, be able to work independently and be outcomes orientated. Desired skills, knowledge, experience and/or qualifications Experience in leading a team responsible for similar functions. Experience in, or thorough knowledge of, the Australian and/or international geospatial industry. Are you unsure about applying? Did you know that a Hewlett Packard internal report found that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60 per cent of the job requirements? Women and other people from diverse backgrounds tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on what we are looking for, please still apply or get in touch with the contact officer to learn more about the role. To Apply Please visit the careers page of our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system. Your application should include: Your resume (no more than 3 pages). A brief statement (no more than 700 words) outlining your transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role and the value you would bring to Geoscience Australia. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Lisa Bush on (02) 6249 5874. 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