Aus4Innovation Program Director - [Archived Advertisement]

The Opportunity

• Are you a professional, experienced Program Director with overseas experience?
• Can you help us develop and implement the Aus4Innovation program in Vietnam?
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s National Science and Innovation Agency!

Reporting to Enterprise Executive Manager - Global, this role is based in in the Australian Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam.  This role is primarily responsible for the successful development and implementation of the Aus4Innovation program.

The Aus4Innovation Program Director works in close collaboration with other members of Team Australia within the Embassy and foster trusted relationships with key in-country government ministries, and key external stakeholders from the development sector, research, and industry.  

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance at the NV2 (Top Secret) level. Prior to appoint you, and any accompanying family, may also have to undergo psychometric testing and/or medical examination.

Your duties will include:

• Successful development and implementation of the Aus4Innovation program in Vietnam.
• On behalf of CSIRO, building and maintaining relationships with in-country partners, including Australian Embassy agencies, to influence and support Australia’s science and innovation cooperation in Vietnam.
• Demonstrating program management excellence in Aus4Innovation program delivery.
• In collaboration with CSIRO colleagues, supporting a structured and disciplined program of engagement with Australian stakeholders to communicate opportunity in Vietnam.
• Creating mechanisms for CSIRO colleagues to share their interests in Vietnam; provide support and facilitate connections for CSIRO’s visiting science teams as they visit the country and its regions. 
• Proactively contributing to Australian Public Diplomacy initiatives in-country, particularly the promotion of Australian science and innovation credentials. 

Location: Hanoi, Vietnam - Initial placement in Melbourne (Vic.), Sydney (NSW), or Canberra (ACT) or other Australian capital city with a major CSIRO site. 
Salary: AU$139,166 – AU$153,975 plus up to 15.4% super + International relocation allowances and support
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 73445

To be considered you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in either Science and/or Business or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years work experience in a relevant field. 
• Ability to undertake International and Domestic (within host country) travel. 
• Extensive experience in, and deep knowledge of, Australian Government including CSIRO, with demonstrated achievement in building and sensitively developing and managing relationships on behalf of the Australian Government. 
• Experience in navigating through and with large complex organisations and bureaucracies, overcoming barriers and roadblocks to build awareness and strategic engagement. Leveraging these relationships to identify potential opportunities for CSIRO. 
• Demonstrated ability to establish and develop strong stakeholder relationships, utilising influencing skills to gain support for new initiatives both within and outside an organisation. 
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in defining and executing successful international engagement programs and building productive long-term partner relationships in the host country market. 

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the NV2 (TOP SECRET) level. There may also be a requirement for the applicant, and any accompanying family, to undertake psychometric and/or medical examinations prior to appointment.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.

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

Sunday 30 May 2021, 11:00 pm AEST