Director - Climate Science Centre

The Director defines the vision and strategy of the CSIRO Climate Science Centre. They will lead the delivery of outcomes and impact through mission directed, multi-disciplinary and collaborative science. The Director will engage with internal and external stakeholders and work with stakeholders to develop a more integrated approach to climate science in Australia, with the centre making a substantive contribution to the impact of research on decision-making. This will involve:

• Developing the strategic science and impact agenda for the Climate Science Centre;
• Developing a roadmap for a deeper and more effective national partnership in climate science in collaboration with research partners and stakeholders;
• Acting as the focal point and advocate for CSIRO’s climate science.

The Centre Director is an impact driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative science leader who will proactively develop and manage a portfolio and pipeline of science, projects and internal/external relationships to ensure optimal science, financial and impact delivery. A key responsibility is to promote collaboration across boundaries to bring the best internal and external capability to projects and clients. The Director is accountable for the establishment and growth of CSIRO’s new Climate Science Centre and the overall impact, science and financial objectives of the Centre.

To find out more about this position, and to apply, please contact Terri Ward at terri@towardco.com 

Location:      Hobart, Tasmania (other locations may be considered)
Salary:          Attractive package by negotiation including up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:         Specified term of 3 years
Reference:   24861

Who we are: The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

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Applications close:  when position is filled.