• Take the lead in developing & promoting CSIRO’s global vision
• Build strong networks and strategic relationships to drive business results internationally
• Influence key initiatives that drive change & continuous improvement

The Opportunity 

As the Director, CSIRO Global, you will lead and develop a small team of professionals who will support CSIRO’s growth agenda, and the development and coordination of international programs.  Building on your track record of defining and executing successful market entries, you will take the lead on CSIRO’s global growth initiatives, consistently challenging the current view of our international opportunities.

Specifically you will:

• Influence CSIRO’s Executive and leadership teams; leveraging past experiences to drive an organisational shift towards strategically aligned global opportunities.
• Identify future opportunities for CSIRO to utilise its deep science to deliver innovation and commercialisation in the global world.
• Build strong relationships with CSIRO Business Unit Directors to influence their thinking and approach.
• Establish effective networks that lead to market entry and development into strategically aligned countries.
• Investigate opportunities for entry into countries with historic relationships to deliver humanity opportunities, such as Africa and India.
• Represent CSIRO in international forums to enhance and develop the organisation’s international brand, business and networks.
• Advise and support the CSIRO Board, Chief Executive and Executive Team on leveraging our Global initiatives.

Location:           Negotiable – Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne
Salary:               Attractive salary to be negotiated
Tenure:              3 years Term
Reference No:   59997
Residency:        Australian Citizens only

To be considered you will need:

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiation and representational skills.
• The ability to provide high level strategic leadership in a complex organisation.
• Previous experience developing a global vision, engaging key stakeholders, and delivering outstanding implementation resulting in increased global opportunities.
• Expertise and experience in defining and executing successful market entries and building productive long term relationships in overseas markets.
• Experience building global capability through influencing key executive stakeholders.
• The ability to influence key initiatives that drive change and continuous improvement – including cultural change.
• Proven ability to deliver results in an environment of ambiguity, and lead multiple initiatives.
• The ability to engage effectively at Board and Executive Team level, maintaining strong professional and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Current Australia Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance (or willingness and ability to obtain one).

To see the full criteria required for success in this highly strategic role for CSIRO, click on the ‘Position Details’ link below:

Position Details 

About CSIRO 

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment - CSIRO

CSIRO’s Commitment to Diversity
 

We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our people feel supported to do their best work and empowered to let their ideas flourish.

Flexible Working Arrangements 

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. Balance

How to Apply 

Before applying please read the Position Details. CSIRO has engaged Korn Ferry, an executive search agency to assist in the recruitment process for this position. Please submit your application to csiroglobal@kornferry.com or for a confidential discussion, please reach out to Carolyn Soddy on 02 90063468.

Your application

In no more than 3-4 pages, outline what relevant experiences and skills you would bring to the role and what you perceive to be the opportunities and challenges, nationally and internationally, for this role and the CSIRO.

Applications Close 

Monday 4 March, 2019 (11:59pm AEDT)

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