Key result areas and duties Impact science leadership Undertake long term science impact planning to address national challenges and to build capacity to innovate for science discovery; Lead CSIRO Agriculture and Food to develop and realise its science vision in partnership with key stakeholders and science partners; Deliver timely, accountable and focused outcomes to government, industry and society through application of world class R&D; Develop an R&D environment characterised by science excellence, creativity, innovation and flexibility. Capability leadership Strive for “Zero Harm” (physical and psychological) through a commitment to a healthy, safe and environmentally sustainable workplace; Attract, develop and retain world class talent which will meet current and future needs; Empower with the sufficient autonomy to pursue innovative science and encourage the creative exchange of ideas; Model appropriate and professional behaviour in the workplace and manage people matters proactively; Ensure the Leadership Team provides the highest standard of capability leadership; Lead and champion change initiatives across CSIRO Agriculture and Food. Engagement and partnerships Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, clients and partners to ensure alignment of CSIRO Agriculture and Food activities with the needs of the nation; Drive commercial outcomes through the transfer of energy research advancements into commercial benefits; Undertake high level national/international level representation of CSIRO Agriculture and Food to expand the opportunities for science discovery and new business; Provide trusted advice to government, industry and the community, with a focus on providing high level advice to Government; Build strategic alliances within CSIRO to collaboratively execute the strategy across lines of business including cross-CSIRO initiatives. Resource leadership Lead and manage CSIRO Agriculture and Food’s financial resources, people, infrastructure and other assets to ensure their and efficient use; Secure a pipeline of opportunities aligned with national priorities that delivers a sustainable financial future; Ensure management of physical infrastructure and resources in an environmentally sustainable way; Ensure best practice governance and management of commercial activities and intellectual property.
Selection criteria Established credibility and respect in a domain relevant to CSIRO Agriculture and Food, e.g. National and international agribusiness and food, Applied plant and/or animal breeding, Applications of genetics, genomics and phenomics, Agricultural system science and management, Food science, technology and value chain, and Digital agriculture and food technologies with evidence of leadership of world-class research capability commensurate with the scale of the business. Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, emerging global trends in the relevant research markets. Evidence of strong engagement skills and strategic relationship management that expands growth opportunities, drives commercial outcomes, and delivers national impact. Demonstrated ability to attract, retain, empower and develop world class talent and to promote well-being and foster creativity and innovation. Demonstrated track record in leading a complex, multi-site business including managing financial and physical resources and creating a safe and healthy workplace. Established track record of building, driving and embedding cultural change and change management. Strong leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to unite capability and to promote cross-organisation collaboration to transform CSIRO’s delivery to national and international challenges in the agriculture and food domain. Conditions of employment An attractive senior salary package will be to the successful candidate. Four weeks annual recreation leave and 15 days Sick Leave and Carers’ Leave apply. Relocation and immigration assistance will be provided to the successful candidate where required. This position is for an initial three year term, with an opportunity to renew if mutually agreeable. To protect CSIRO’s assets and reputation, and in line with CSIRO’s Fraud Control Plan, a national police check will be undertaken prior to commencement. The preferred location for this position is Canberra.