The Opportunity

• New position providing executive support to Data61’s Chief Operating Officer
• Manage business unit reporting, correspondence and high level information management and communication
• Join CSIRO's Data61 - Australia's largest data innovation group

The Executive Reporting Officer is responsible for all business unit reporting within Data61. You will handle liaison with Business Unit offices to seek and coordinate information; close liaison with the business units within the Digital, National Facilities & Collections group and the office of the CSIRO Chief Executive. This position calls for an individual with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to analyse and interpret data to formulate responses and reports.

Some interstate travel may be required in this role.

In this role you will

• Provide high level support and advice to the COO on issues and interactions with key stakeholders and external parties;
• Prioritise issues for the COO's attention and provide briefing notes/reports to facilitate effective action;
• Prepare and review correspondence, presentations and reports that deal with complex or sensitive matters;
• Identify emerging and unforeseen issues requiring the COO’s intervention and develop appropriate responses;
• Coordinate internal and external reviews, responses to information requests, and reporting requirements (including financial reporting);
• Coordinate and prepare responses to requests for Ministerial and Senate Estimates Briefs and other requests from the Chief Executive’s or Executive Director’s office;
• Project manage sensitive or complex Business Unit activities;
• Coordinate Business Unit compliance with CSIRO processes and governance requirements and other applicable legislative requirements;
• Coordinate the preparation of strategic and operational Business Unit plans

Location: Eveleigh, Sydney or Black Mountain, Canberra
Salary: AU $97,276 – AU $105,269 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: 3 year term
Reference: 58882 

To be successful you will need

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience in a relevant discipline.
• Ability to obtain a baseline security clearance.
• A confident and pro-active approach with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic executive team environment, and collaborate widely both internally and externally.
• Proven experience in financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills with a proven ability to investigate underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems and develop appropriate responses through abstract thinking and using creative solutions.
• Exceptional organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to independently manage competing complex demands; establish or renegotiate priorities; and meet deadlines, including the ability to effectively adapt in ambiguous, urgent and/or complex situations where information is incomplete or not available.
• Demonstrated experience in successful project management, including planning, engagement, monitoring and reporting to meet or exceed specified outcomes and timeframes.
• Proven ability to coach and assist in the development of staff, utilising effective communication strategies to maintain high levels of productivity and trust.
• Previous experience working in research or government would be an advantage.

 For details about who to contact and for more information please view the Position Description

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.

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.

Who we are

CSIRO’s Data61 business unit is the largest data innovation group in Australia, bringing together approximately 600 research and development staff working in digital technologies to create benefit for Australia. Data61 develops Australia's future leaders with its strong 300+ PhD student program in collaboration with our best universities across Australia.

Apply Online

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications Close: 4th November 2018