Director – Wealth from Oceans Flagship CSIRO

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

• Make a difference to oceans and environment research
• Address national challenges and position our oceans research globally
• Join CSIRO and be a leader with impact

As the Director you will bring visionary leadership that fosters large-scale cross-organisational and multi-disciplinary research, with a focus on producing impact. Reporting to the Group Executive, Energy you will be a key leader and contribute to the development and strategic direction of CSIRO.

Specifically you will:

• Develop the portfolio strategy
• Manage engagement and relationships
• Deliver science outcomes and achieve impact
• Manage the portfolio
• Secure and manage financial resources.

Location: Perth preferred
Salary: Attractive remuneration offered
Reference Number: ST12/00616

To be considered you will:
Demonstrate high levels of -

• strategic leadership
• research management
• collaboration
• communication skills
• personal effectiveness
• qualifications (PhD or equivalent).

About CSIRO:
Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency CSIRO is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments, industries, business and communities across the nation.

About Wealth from Oceans:
CSIRO's Wealth from Oceans Flagship aims to provide Australians with enduring social, environmental and economic wealth from our vast ocean territory. The Flagship addresses only the biggest issues and opportunities, such as ocean-climate interactions, offshore energy and resources, marine and coastal sustainability, and fisheries.

For further information, please visit http://www.csiro.au/org/WfO-overview or apply now using the apply button or visit http://www.csiro.au/careers, click on Positions Vacant and enter reference ST12/00616.

About Perth, Australia:
Perth is the capital and fourth most populous city in Australian. Located in the state of Western Australia the Perth metropolitan area has a temperate climate and an estimated population of almost 1,700,000. It is one of Australia's most prosperous cities giving it a diverse range of sporting and cultural activities. Find out more at www.westernaustralia.com.