• Represent and promote CSIRO on an international level
• Support the Aus4Innovation initiative in Hanoi, Vietnam
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships and help strengthen Vietnam’s innovation system

The position:

CSIRO’s vision is to be Australia’s innovation catalyst, boosting the country’s innovation performance and creating value for our customers that makes a positive difference to our nation.  At CSIRO it is an exciting time, where the focus is on Australia’s future and cultivating a competitive edge for global engagement for national benefit, a core part of CSIRO’s 2020 strategy.

As the Counsellor (CSIRO) you will be part of CSIRO’s offshore network in CSIRO ASEAN (which includes Singapore and Jakarta).  Based in the Australian Embassy located in Hanoi, Vietnam, your primary responsibility will be to provide program management and technical expertise for the Aus4Innovation initiative – a $10 million, four year collaboration between CSIRO and DFAT to assist Vietnam in developing its innovation system.

Innovation is one of the three key pillars of Australia’s bilateral aid relationship with Vietnam. Aus4Innovation supports Vietnam’s continued economic growth and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  In addition to delivering on Australian foreign policy objectives, you will advance CSIRO’s interests in Vietnam and deliver benefits for Australia connecting Australian partners and SMEs into Vietnam, advancing CSIRO science capability and exporting Australian innovation. 

In this role you will take responsibility for representing and advancing the goals of the Australian Government with the Vietnamese Government, largely through the management of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Aus4Innovation program. 

Specifically you will:

• Establish, lead and coordinate a Program Management Office in Hanoi, Vietnam, including management of three locally engaged Aus4Innovation program staff.
• Promote and represent the Aus4Innovation program and associated output with relevant Vietnamese and multilateral agencies.
• Manage complex stakeholders such as the program advisory group and the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology.
• Work with Embassy agencies and develop a collaborative approach to showcase CSIRO research and innovation.
• Build relationships with the Vietnamese Government, multilateral agencies, and development banks to enhance the credibility of CSIRO.
• Work with CSIRO Business Development teams to support commercialisation and growth opportunities for CSIRO research

Location:       Hanoi, Vietnam
Salary:           AU $134k to AU $148k plus superannuation and international assignment allowances
Tenure:          3 year term
Job ref:          58430

As a minimum requirement, you will hold a tertiary qualification (or have equivalent experience) in either Science and/or Business, plus extensive experience in a relevant field. You also must be an Australia citizen and have:

The ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance, NV2.

Exceptional communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills and a history of professional behaviours.

Deep knowledge of, and extensive experience in Australian Government.

Experience in project management ranging in size and complexity, in the Government sector.

Experience building and leading teams to achieve quality outcomes.

• Experience navigating in large, complex organisations and bureaucracies, and overcoming barriers and roadblocks.

To see all the criteria required for success in this role, click on the ‘Position Details’ link below. Apply today!

Position Details

About 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 - CSIRO

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.  Find out more Balance

How to apply: Please load one document containing your CV and a brief cover letter which outlines your suitability for the role and your motivations for applying (Maximum 2MB). At the end of the online application process, you will also be required to respond to some screening questions. 

Applications close: Sunday 7 October, 2018 (11:59pm AEST)

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.