Program Design Officer, Space - [Archived Advertisement]

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The Opportunity

• Provide support for a range of CSIRO's Space and Astronomy priorities
• Represent CSIRO in contributing to multi-agency development of program design
• Extensive flexibility available regarding location and working arrangement

CSIRO’s Space and Astronomy team is home to extensive space research and innovation capabilities. Our expertise is in understanding the Universe, including observing Earth from space. CSIRO operates world-class national facilities for radio astronomy, spacecraft communications and tracking, and collecting satellite-derived data about Earth, for customers from across Australia and the world.

CSIRO are excited to engage with an experienced Program Design Officer for a contract role. This strategic role is based within the CSIRO Government Relations team, but will provide fully dedicated support for a range of CSIRO’s Space and Astronomy priorities, including those that underpin the newly released Australian Government Earth Observation from Space Roadmap (‘EO Roadmap’). A key requirement for this role will be to represent CSIRO in contributing to multi-agency development of program design, funding proposals and implementation activities. A primary focus will be to support the National Space Mission for Earth Observation, which was recently announced by the Australian Government and will be led by the Australian Space Agency in partnership with Geoscience Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology, Defence and CSIRO.   

Your duties will include:

• Representing CSIRO as part of multi-agency working groups in relation to the development of space research design, proposals and program implementation activities.  
• Delivering high quality, accurate written documentation to underpin the development of the National Space Mission for Earth Observation and broader CSIRO space research and infrastructure priorities.  
• Providing coordinated, timely and appropriate input to government requests for information and consultation, following relevant consultation and approval processes.
• Building effective and sustainable relationships at multiple levels across government, necessary to support strategic organisational partnerships, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and for continuous improvement relating to program design and implementation methods. 
• Building and maintaining an awareness of current government, parliamentary and public policy issues, identifying those relevant to CSIRO and responding accordingly.  
• Providing a flexible, adaptive, and responsive approach in delivering activities across the team and the wider organisation.  
• Communicating openly, effectively, and respectfully with all staff, clients, and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, positive collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s reputation.  
• Adhering to the spirit and practice of CSIRO’s Code of Conduct, Health, Safety and Environment procedures and policy, Diversity initiatives and Making Safety Personal goals. 

Location: Canberra or Adelaide preferred, but any AU CSIRO site will be considered
Salary: AU$102k - AU$111k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 15 months
Reference: 84489

To be considered you will need:

• Demonstrated ability to influence and deliver effective program design and/or implementation of government programs and priority initiatives, gained through a relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated work experience.  
• Strong comprehensive, written and oral communication skills combined with the ability to prioritise work in response to tight deadlines, with a demonstrated track record of delivering effective outcomes.  
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and representational skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, principally experience working collaboratively with Government stakeholders.  
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team operating in a dynamic environment, as well as the ability to work across organisational boundaries to deliver a one-CSIRO approach. 
• Demonstrated conceptual and practical knowledge of the operation of Government and of Parliamentary processes. Prior experience in public policy development, government budgetary processes or in the design, implementation, and management of the delivery of government programs and priority initiatives.  
• Demonstrated high degree of judgement and discretion.  
• A background and interest in space-related research, engineering or a related discipline and/or experience working with customers or stakeholders who work in such fields is desired.

For full details about this role, please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

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 and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

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How to Apply

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.

Applications Close

7 June 2022, 11:00pm AEST/AEDT