Wealth from Oceans Flagship, Sydney

Negotiable Salary Package

Ref. No. 2008/281

Wealth from Oceans is currently a $72M p.a. research initiative that is in its fifth year of operation as one of the CSIRO-initiated National Research Flagships. Its program structure spans six major themes:

• The Springboard: Ocean system prediction (physical, biogeochemical and seabed);
• Oceans: Ocean based forecasts of Australian climate;
• Blue GDP: Marine industry development and growth;
• Marine Nation: Multiple use management of the marine environment;
• Sustainable Australian Fisheries & Ecosystems; and
• Marine Conservation & Biodiversity Management.

The Flagship operates in a matrix environment across ~12 divisions of CSIRO. The Flagship office team currently comprises a Director, Executive Officer, Finance Manager, Communications Manager and Executive Assistant.

The team is based in North Ryde (NSW) and works closely with its theme and stream leaders, science partners (internal and external) and other corporate functional areas all over Australia to ensure seamless development, delivery and communication of the research outcomes.

This appointment provides an opportunity to join a major and challenging initiative. The Science Director will manage significant marine and ocean science activities in close cooperation with leaders in each of the Flagship's themes.

As Science Director you will join our small, externally focused team led by the Flagship Director. You will oversee the integration and delivery of science with senior researchers both within CSIRO and in partner organisations. To be successful you must:

• Be innovative, imaginative and a self starter who excels in unstructured environments where you set and lead the overall science agenda;
• Enjoy interacting with people from a wide range of institutions and backgrounds, and have excellent strategic, organisational and coordination skills;
• Have well-honed skills in knowledge exchange, research coordination and program management; and
• Have demonstrated senior level expertise in a science leadership role and have a reputation for delivery.

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