• Apply your project management skills to support our science leaders
• Deliver high level programme and opperational support
• Join CSIRO, Australia's leading scientific research organisation.

The position

CSIRO's Oceans & Atmosphere is seeking an energetic Research Program Support Officer to provide high level operational support to the Coasts Program. In this role you will primarily support the Research Director and Leadership team on various research program activities and will be required to work effectively across the Program, establishing effective relationships with staff and stakeholders. A key aspect of the role will be supporting the delivery of the Coastal Program strategy.

Your duties will include:

• Providing high level programme and operational support to the Coasts Program Director, Leadership team, and the Coasts Program more broadly.
• Acting as a point of contact for external queries into Coasts Program, synthesise complex information, proactively identify issues, consider options and provide advice and support to the Program Director.
• Supporting the Coasts Program Leadership team in implementing the Strategy, including supporting the development of a clear path-to-impact; and supporting the refinement and updates of the Strategy.

Location:           Brisbane, QLD
Salary:               $80K - $91K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:              Specified term of 3 years
Job reference:  52783

To be successful you will need:

• A relevant Bachelors/Masters Degree in environmental science, or equivalent experience in a project management or business role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of project management systems and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain records and monitor and report on project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong and productive working relationships with others to create a proactive, solutions-oriented environment of practical solutions to solve key issues.
• Excellent organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to independently manage competing complex demands; establish or renegotiate priorities; and meet deadlines, including the ability to effectively adapt in ambiguous, urgent and/or complex situations where information is incomplete or not available.
• Ability to collect data, conduct information searches, analyse results, and prepare summary reports and presentations.

Before you apply please view the full position details and selection criteria here:  Position description

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

We imagine. We collaborate. We innovate. At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today – for our customers, all Australians and the world. We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Diversity is the compass that navigates our innovation. We provide an inclusive workplace that respects, values and actively pursues the benefits of a diverse workforce.

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you.
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About Business Unit: CSIRO’s Ocean and Atmosphere research is uniquely placed to deliver significant economic, social and environmental benefits for Australia and the region. We seek to secure Australia’s future through our seas and skies.

How to apply:  If you wish to apply for this position, please upload 1 document only containing your resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role as defined in the position description.   

Applications close:  11:59pm AEDT, 30 Jan 2018