Senior Advisor, Global Engagement Program - [Archived Advertisement]

The Opportunity

• Are you an experienced project advisor with a background in international relationships?
• Can you develop global engagement programs and connect CSIRO to international stakeholders?
• Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency today!

The Global Engagement team is tasked with supporting CSIRO researchers in their international engagement, helping them develop large scientific and commercial partnerships. The team also plays a key role in liaising with key government stakeholders such as Austrade and DFAT. 

The Senior Advisor reports to the Manager, Global Engagement Program, contributes to a small highly functioning team, and will be tasked with developing and implementing an engagement strategy for a specific stakeholder group and/or territory. Working closely with CSIRO BU leaders and researchers to ensure alignment to CSIRO scientific objectives and Australian Government priorities.

Your duties will include:

• Developing global engagement programs that deliver to the goals and strategic direction of CSIRO Business Units
• Building global engagement programs connecting CSIRO’s strategic interests to international science partners, government departments, businesses, and NGOs
• Taking leadership on specified international markets based on CSIRO’s strategic interests.  Building and communicating insights about relevant opportunities for CSIRO in this market to internal stakeholders
• Working in close collaboration with CSIRO Business Development and Program teams to implement global engagement programs. This includes the inclusion and coordination of quantified success metrics, appropriate governance structures, and MEL frameworks
• Providing strategic advice and briefings for CSIRO executives in their engagement in global engagement programs; e.g. outbound delegations

Location: Clayton, VIC; Linfield, NSW or Black Mountain, ACT
Salary: AU$100k - AU$108k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 74255

To be considered you will need:

• A Science, Business or other relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent relevant work experience in a similar and organisation of at least 5 years
• A history of partnering effectively with Government Departments and International equivalents to CSIRO to achieve and develop strategic partnerships and/or commercial impacts, focusing on maximising organisational results
• Demonstrated ability to support the identification and development of a portfolio of Senior Executive relationships, to support the delivery of impact objectives
• Proven experience building and supporting strong professional and collaborative working relationships across a wide range of disciplines
• Experience coordinating and collating relevant information for proposals and client communication through the use of excellent written and verbal communication to both internal and external audiences

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 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

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About CSIRO

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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, 20 June 2021, 11:00pm AEST