Research Business and Partnerships Coordinator - Missions

 

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Company

CSIRO

Category

Consulting & Strategy

Job summary

Job description:

Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation The Opportunity

An amazing opportunity to coordinate one of CSIRO's greatest Missions! Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders & uphold partnerships Create impact by supporting world class science & research at CSIRO!

If you have a passion to improve our world, exceptional stakeholder engagement and project management skills, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. As the Partnership Coordinator, you will play a significant role contributing to the Drought Resilience Mission hosted by the Agriculture and Food business unit.

You will be responsible for a range of matters that have a meaningful outcome! These include implementation of strategic plans to deliver on the Mission's goal to reduce the impacts of future droughts. This role will see you ensuring the governance arrangements for Missions are followed and to facilitate the development of other partnering opportunities that will help deliver on the goal. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of the monitoring and evaluation activities in the Mission; coordinate and monitor internally funded projects and activities; build networks and represent the Mission to various external and internal audiences. Your duties will include: Building networks with key internal and external stakeholders and act as the main point of contact for Mission activities. Providing support as well as managing the governance processes of the Mission including internal steering committee, external advisory group and Missions office reporting. Monitoring and managing calls for internal and external projects and activities. Coordinating the development of materials for communication activities internally and externally to facilitate meeting the Mission's objectives. Representing the Mission as required in a range of forums and engagements, including both technical and non-technical. Liaising with and influencing related professionals to develop practices which support the Mission.

Location: CSIRO Sites in Canberra and Brisbane preferred

Salary: AU $105,806 - $114,500 plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 3 years. Part-time hours will be considered

Reference: 90808 To be considered you will need: Bachelor's degree or experience in managing science and innovation projects. A demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives within a large and complex organisation, and present findings influentially to decision makers. Proven project management, decision making and problem-solving skills, including the ability to produce rapid results and remain composed under pressure. Sound judgement and a proven ability to think and act strategically. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to formulate and prepare a wide range of communications and present to a variety of audiences. Proven high level interpersonal, negotiation and representative skills, including experience working effectively within and across diverse teams and building successful relationships with a range of stakeholders.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements. Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today! How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. Applications Close

22 January 2022, 11:00pm AEDT