Deputy Chief - Research: CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research

CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research (CMAR) aims to advance Australian marine, climate and earth systems science with a focus on major issues affecting Australia and the world as well as providing a range of scientific and consulting services. We house Australia’s leading regional climate, marine and ocean modelling research teams addressing key national research challenges usually in collaborative and strategic partnerships. We employ over 550 talented staff and host an additional 150 students, visitors and Fellows. The Deputy Chief (Research) role offers a tremendous opportunity to lead and shape the long term agenda for development of our science across a diverse, exciting and growing research portfolio.

For information about CMAR go to: http://www.cmar.csiro.au

The key areas of impact for this role are:

• Science leadership – providing the vision, direction and leadership to shape future CSIRO science directions and science quality with a focus on the marine and atmospheric domains.
• Strategic science capability management – ensuring CMAR science capability is developed and aligned to meet Australia’s National Research Priorities.
• Business leadership – as Executive Team member provide leadership to CMAR staff, partners and key stakeholders.

The individual:

• We seek an outstanding science leader and strategic thinker whose experience and proven track record of achievement in managing multi-party research programs demonstrates the ability to provide leadership, energy and passion in their chosen field.
• The successful candidate will bring an international reputation in a field of relevant science and a deep understanding of global science trends in the research community together with outstanding strategic, people and relationship management skills.
• You will be a self starter, innovative and outcomes driven who shows the political and commercial astuteness in understanding the science business in a large and complex research organisation.