Deputy Director ACDP / Science Director AAHL - CSIRO
CSIRO
- Geelong, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work for Australia's National Science Agency.
- Join the teams who provide vital scientific research into exotic and emerging infectious diseases.
- Provide strategic vision and leadership to ensure this world-class Business Unit and facility, remains scientifically competitive and impactful globally.
- oversee the delivery of AAHL's Future Science Platforms (FSPs) and Science Leader Programs and engage in relevant Missions and other Business Unit led FSPs as required.
- work closely with the ACDP Management and AAHL Leadership Teams to outline and deliver upon the Business Unit's strategic requirements.
- collaborate with CSIRO's other Deputy Directors / Science Directors to ensure CSIRO effectively executes its strategy and to ensure the co-management of strategic relationships and alliances, both domestic and international.
- be responsible for working with AAHL's Research Director(s) to ensure there is a diverse pipeline of scientific talent.
- collect and apply internal and external intelligence to ensure AAHL's project portfolio drives scientific excellence and leads to impact in line with CSIRO's research objectives.
- lead activities focused on monitoring, evaluating, and improving the impact of ACDP and AAHL's portfolio on a national and international scale, including external science reviews.
Salary: Attractive Salary plus Motor Vehicle Allowance plus 15.4% super
Tenure: Specified Term of 3 years - Full-timeTo be considered for this exciting and impactful leadership role, you:
- will be an engaging, strategic leader with a deep knowledge of diagnostics and associated research in relation to animal health and / or bio security in relation to emergency animal disease.
- have exceptional interpersonal, influencing and communication skills combined with a proven ability to form and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- bring experience in strategic portfolio development and delivery with a visionary approach.
- bring proven people leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire and empower.
- Demonstrated experience working within or across multidisciplinary, highly regulated organisations.
- Strong business acumen; a results-oriented approach and formidable financial skills.
- A proven track record in leading collaborative change.
- A degree in conjunction with demonstrated achievement in senior leadership roles within animal, public health, biosecurity sciences, ideally with postgraduate qualifications.