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Acknowledgement of Country

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The Opportunity

• Drive Data61’s scientific vision
• Be part of a dynamic and diverse leadership team
• Join CSIRO's Data61 - Australia's largest data innovation group

Our Strategy aims to position CSIRO at the forefront of digital science and innovation, leading the world both in developing new digital technologies as well as working across disciplines and sectors to apply technologies and drive impact.

Digital technologies have never been more relevant than they are today. They are critical both to drive economic recovery and build our future resilience, but also to ensure that, in a world increasingly run by digital technology, we create a society we want to live in rather than one we create by accident.

The Deputy / Science Director works closely with the Data61 Director and will play a leading role in developing and driving Data61’s scientific vision. You will be an entrepreneurial and collaborative leader who is responsible for establishing and maintaining strong links with industry partners and government, while building and inspiring dynamic and innovative research teams to deliver world-class science.

The role also provides broader leadership and direction to the business unit, with a particular focus on cross-business unit collaborations, staff rewards, student programs, and university engagement.

Your duties will include:

Impact Science Leadership

• Provide high level strategic science leadership to ensure Data61 remains globally scientifically competitive;
• Develop and promote a strong scientific culture of excellence focused on national and international impact;

Capability Leadership

• Strive for “Zero Harm” (physical and psychological) through a commitment to a healthy, safe and environmentally sustainable workplace;
• Shape science capability internally and externally through partnerships and collaborations to meet future science opportunities, program goals and impact pathway;

Engagement & Partnership

• Manage strategically important internal relationships with other parts of CSIRO – e.g., strategic cross-business unit initiatives, future science platforms, and engagement with the CSIRO Missions;
• Provide high-level scientific representation of CSIRO’s capability nationally and internationally;
• Lead Data61’s Indigenous Engagement strategy and implementation;

Resource Leadership

• Develop medium and long-term plans for future science infrastructure;
• Work with the Data61 Leadership Team to ensure that capability, resources, and strategic investments are effectively prioritised and deployed to meet current and future requirements;

Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, or Canberra, other locations negotiable
Salary:  Attractive salary package is negotiable
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years - Full time
Reference: 87593

To be considered you will need:

Essential

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

• An established reputation in applied research science.
• Evidence of successful leadership of platform, discovery and impact science at the scale of CSIRO’s Data61.
• Evidence of strong engagement skills and strategic relationship management that grows new science opportunities and supports commercial outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to attract, retain, empower and develop world class talent and to promote wellbeing and foster cross organisational capability.
• A track record in supporting a senior leader in optimal positioning, organisational alignment and science delivery in the national interest.
• Demonstrated track record in planning for science infrastructure to meet short- and long-term needs.
• Behaviours that are exemplary, and that actively promote cross Business Unit collaboration and corporate initiatives.

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

You will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent, or to obtain and maintain a National Security Clearance at the baseline level.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

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. 

Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

About CSIRO

At CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.

CSIRO's Data61 is the data and digital specialist arm of CSIRO. We are creating Australia's data-driven future.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please send your application directly to Heidrick & Struggles at data61@heidrick.com

In your application you will need provide your CV and a cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant capabilities and experience you could bring to this role.

Applications Close

28th August 2022 at 11pm AEST

Please do not apply here.  Applications should be emailed directly to Heidrick & Struggles.