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The Opportunity

• Manage and support CSIRO's relationship with the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, and Federal Parliament
• Opportunity to work within a high performing team, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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The Senior Advisor – Ministerial Liaison will be responsible for coordinating CSIRO’s participation in Parliamentary Inquiry processes. As part of a team providing a range of services that support CSIRO’s day to day interactions with the Minister, the role will lead or assist with the preparation of ministerial briefs, ministerial correspondence, and other government activities that arise within a statutory authority.

This is a fast-paced role with a need to manage and prioritise multiple tasks with varying levels of complexity, and urgency to maintain CSIRO’s reputation for delivering high-quality support to its Minister. Work is often required to be delivered under pressure, especially when parliament is sitting and a track record of being able to deliver on priorities under pressure is essential.

Your duties will include:

• Maintaining an awareness of current Government, parliamentary and public policy issues and develop and identify those relevant to CSIRO and respond accordingly.
• Leading the coordination of CSIRO’s participation in Parliamentary Inquiry processes, particularly ensuring that a one-CSIRO approach is taken to all such engagement activities.
• Preparing high quality, accurate and timely written briefs that summarise CSIRO’s research and operational activities and their impact for government.
• Assisting with the timely advice on Ministerial matters to the Chief Executive and Executive Team
• Contributing to professional development team performance through coaching, mentoring, feedback, influence and motivating individuals and the team.
• Fostering an environment that encourages new ideas and provides support for the development of emerging skills and ideas.

Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: AU$100k - AU$108k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 74543

To be considered you will need:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in a similar role
• Strong comprehensive, written and oral communication skills combined with high-level analytical capability and the ability to develop a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and representational skills and the demonstrated ability to build trust and respect with internal and external stakeholders as well as the ability to work across organisational boundaries and integrate information into an Enterprise approach.
• High level analytical and investigative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team operating in a dynamic environment that may require occasional long and/or irregular hours and the ability to deliver work under pressure, and manage and prioritise multiple tasks work to tight deadlines with a track record of delivery of outcomes.

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 NV1 (SECRET) level.

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

20 June 2021, 11:00pm AEST