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Future Digital Manufacturing Lead
The Australian Manufacturing sector is more important to Australia now than it has been for the last several decades, and so is the need to support companies build competitive sustainability in areas of high value add advanced manufacturing which contributes strongly to national productivity, economic growth and societal wellbeing.
CSIRO’s Manufacturing Business Unit plays an important role in helping to catalyse the transition of the Australian manufacturing industry to high-tech, high value businesses, including the creation of new industries and businesses, by supporting manufacturers to grow, scale-up, commercialise and adopt technology and become more agile, resilient and competitive.
We are looking for an experienced Future Digital Manufacturing Leader with in-depth industry experience to co-lead CSIRO’s research and innovation in Future Digital Manufacturing. Digital technologies are a key enabler of Future Manufacturing – in particular, AI, automation, robotics, Internet of Things, data analytics, Industry 4.0 /5.0 and cybersecurity. This has been recognized by the Government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy and within CSIRO where the organisation is investing significant funding to support a new R&D initiative in Future Digital Manufacturing (FDM).
FDM is a joint initiative between CSIRO's Manufacturing and D61 Business Units therefore this role will work closely with a similar role in the D61 Business Unit to co-lead the initiative. The FDM initiative will provide a “one stop shop” for industry access to CSIRO expertise, research outputs and facilities to accelerate the advancement of modern digital manufacturing.
The role will report to the Director of CSIRO’s Manufacturing Business Unit and through to the Data61 /Manufacturing Future Digital Manufacturing governance group and is jointly responsible for coordinating the planning and early implementation of our new FDM program. This activity will position CSIRO at the centre of Australian manufacturing innovation and research to support Australian manufacturers to transform, including increasing their trust, familiarity, and adoption of digital technologies. The FDM will co-manage a $18m budget, work plans and timelines to ensure key deliverables are met.
Location: Lindfield, Sydney or Clayton, Victoria
Salary: AU$166k – AU$208k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 2 years
Reference: 74649
For full details about this role please view the Position Description
To be eligible to work in CSIRO you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent. Additional integrity checks may be required for specific roles which require security clearance for working with children, Australian Government cybersecurity requirements or other identified security roles.
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Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
14 July 2021, 11:00pm AEST