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The Opportunity

• Endless opportunities to grow & develop your career
• Supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment.
• Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency!

CSIRO’s Reinvent Science program is finding ways to revolutionise science through digital technologies. This programs Senior Product Manager has a deep understanding of CSIRO’s Reinvent Science Program’s vision and objectives, ecosystem of stakeholders, and frameworks for progressing ideas from concept to impact.

As the successful applicant you will use your broad range of skills, technical and domain knowledge and wide networks to identify high-value market/customer problems in areas which are of strategic importance to Data61. You will also be responsible for developing product strategies and roadmaps for selected opportunities. In areas where Data61 prioritises investment in product and platform development, you will work closely with the research and development teams developing and piloting Minimum Viable Product (MVPs) while achieving any other outcomes which support the relevant commercial strategy.

Your duties will include:

• As a senior member of the product team, develop and execute product strategy in partnership with science and technology counterparts.
• Event engagement & speaking to promote your product and/or Data61
• Build collaborative relationships and influence
• Product leadership and advisory
• Communicate openly, effectively and respectfully with all staff, clients and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s reputation.
• Adhere to the spirit and practice of CSIRO’s Code of Conduct, Health, Safety and Environment plans and policies, Diversity initiatives and Zero Harm goals.
• Other duties as directed.
   

Location: Any of the following Data61 sites are suitable as a base location: Herston or Dutton Park (QLD), Eveleigh (NSW), Black Mountain (CBR), Clayton (VIC)
Salary: AU $141,949 to AU $157,055 pa (pro-rata for part-time) + up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 79687

To be considered you will need:

To be appointed you will have:

• A university degree plus at least eight years’ experience in product management, with a demonstrated track record of taking ideas from concept to market to achieve business outcomes and solve customer problems in a range of complex product areas.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of CSIRO’s Reinvent Science Program’s vision and objectives, ecosystem of stakeholders, and frameworks for progressing ideas from concept to impact.
• Growth mindset.
• Passion for solving real world problems with science and technology.
• A bias towards action / getting things done with high self-motivation and ability to work in a large matrix organisation.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams to build alignment and achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with a broad range of external and internal stakeholders in complex environments to build alignment on vision and direction.
• Ability to manage periods of change, uncertainty and conflict.

Desirable Criteria: 

• Managed a product portfolio or complex product
• Held a senior product position with people leadership 
   

CSIRO thrives on innovation; innovation that is harnessed by the diversity of the minds and lived experiences brought to our greatest challenges. If you meet some, but not all requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizens, or an Australian Permanent Residents.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent. Additional integrity checks may be required for specific roles which require security clearance for working with children, Australian Government cybersecurity requirements or other identified security roles.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

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

3rd January 2021, 11:00pm AEST/AED