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Science Director - NCMI
Acknowledgement of Country
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation.
The Opportunity
Set the scientific vision & strategic direction for CSIRO’s NCMI team
CSIRO’s National Collections and Marine Infrastructure (NCMI) business manages collections of plants and animals of Australian and international significance, hosts and contributes to the Atlas of Living Australia, manages the Environomics Future Science Platform, and hosts the Marine National Facility on behalf of Australia.
Our core business is delivering science-ready platforms that are used by researchers, industry partners and the public around the world to understand and manage biodiversity and the marine environment.
The Science Director will play a leading role in the provision of scientific vision, leadership and direction to the NCMI Business Unit whilst ensuring CSIRO remains scientifically competitive.
The Science Director will work closely with the Director to oversee programs and activities within the Business Unit. The Science Director provides scientific vision and leadership in areas relevant to their expertise and manages key relationships within and beyond CSIRO. The Science Director is a member of the CSIRO Science Council and will deputise for the Director as required.
Your duties will include:
Location: Canberra or Hobart
Salary: Attractive salary package to be negotiated, with up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years (renewal of term negotiable)
Reference: 80032
To be considered you will need:
For full details about this role please review the Position Description
Eligibility
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.
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.
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.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
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
6th February 2022, 11:00pm AEST/AEDT