• Melbourne, Australia
• Competitive remuneration package Circa $220K
• 3 year tenure

The Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research is a partnership between Australia's leading atmospheric and oceanographic research agencies; the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO.

The partners' vision is to create a joint Centre for earth system science recognised for its innovation and scientific excellence nationally and as a world leader in its field. The Centre is being supported for an initial 5 year period.

We are seeking a Director for the Centre, responsible for providing leadership of the collaborative capability and strategic research directions of the Centre, with particular attention to enhancing the weather, climate and earth systems science capability of the Bureau and CSIRO for the benefit of Australians, Australian Industry and society.

The Centre is guided by a Long Term Strategic Science Plan and Annual Plans and delivers research capability to meet science demands in CSIRO Flagships, Divisions, Bureau Programs, and external clients

The key areas of impact for this position are:

• Strategic management of science capability;
• Delivery of research outcomes of national significance;
• Leadership in Australian weather, climate and earth systems science consistent with national and international needs.

To be successful in this position you'll need:

• An international reputation in a significant field of relevant research or in its transfer to industry, policy, regulatory or community practice.
• Ability to formulate and implement the strategic direction for development of a major multidisciplinary program of research balancing short and long term needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex matrix structure and build collaborative relationships, trust and confidence with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the stature and expertise to build top level relationships across government, industry and science communities.

This senior leadership appointment will be offered for a 3 year period, renewable depending on the success of the outcomes of the Centre.

The successful candidate will be employed by CSIRO or the Bureau of Meteorology by negotiation.

Find out more information about the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research program by visiting the CAWCR website at http://www.cawcr.gov.au

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Applications close 15 January 2010