• Uncover unique and surprising insights on a range of innovation and technology topics
• Bring your enthusiastic and motivated approach to this key role
• Join CSIRO Futures and make a difference at the interface of science and industry

CSIRO Futures’ is CSIRO’s strategic advisory arm and a trusted advisor to external private and public sector entities. We sit at the interface between science and industry, identifying key trends, emerging technologies and issues affecting business.

We draw on CSIRO’s deep R&D capability to help clients translate science into strategy and plan for an uncertain future, be it through high profile public thought leadership reports or commercial-in-confidence technology strategy engagements. Our expertise extends across sectors that include Energy, Health, Oil & Gas, Food & Agribusiness, and Manufacturing, where we help senior decision makers develop evidence-based strategies to address major opportunities and challenges across the supply chain.

The position

CSIRO Futures is recruiting for a Senior Consultant to play a leading role in the development of thought leadership reports that are based on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research methodologies focused on the topics of innovation and technology. This Senior Consultant will also directly support and manage the delivery of a growing body of strategic advisory work for government and corporate clients.  Specifically you will:

• Work with senior leadership to develop consensus from among competing priorities
• Exercise autonomy and creativity in development of research concepts and problem-solving activities
• Conduct quantitative surveys and apply scientific rigor to research study design (hypotheses, identification of samples, and collection methods)
• Conduct qualitative interviews and draw out insights
• Develop and execute project management plans
• Manage external relationships with stakeholders in industry and research partner institutions

Location:  Pullenvale, QLD
Salary: $98K to $106K plus up to 15.4% Superannuation 
Tenure: Specified Term until June, 2020
Ref No: 62136
 
To be successful you will need 
 
Essential Criteria:
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

• A Master’s (by research), or Ph.D. in a relevant quantitative or professional discipline relating to business, commerce, science or engineering, or equivalent professional experience. Degrees with a specific focus on business innovation will be preferred.
• Three to five years of relevant professional experience in a professional business or organisation with demonstrated stakeholder management experience (including with senior leaders).
• Demonstrated understanding of current innovation management theory and practice.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research in the management field, including: literature reviews, survey design, interview protocols, and the building, running, and interpretation of predictive statistical models using common toolsets such as SPSS, R, and Stata.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage project scope / budgets with stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary or cross-sector environment.
• Demonstrated ability to create / maintain relationships with stakeholders across a range of disciplines, internal and external to an organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly conceptualise and communicate complex concepts in written form.
   

For details about the position and the desirable criteria please view Position Description
 
CSIRO’s Commitment to Diversity
We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our people feel supported to do their best work and empowered to let their ideas flourish. D&I
 
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
 
About CSIRO 
At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 
 
Apply Online 
To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.
 
Applications Close 
Wednesday 3rd July, 2019
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date