High Performance Compute Team Leader

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The opportunity

• Lead the HPC Team and deliver scalable compute services
• Build collaborations to support scientific research
• Manage budgets, procurements, and strategic HPC planning

CSIRO’s Information Management & Technology (IMT) team is seeking an experienced Team Leader to head the High-Performance Computing (HPC) Team, supporting CSIRO’s large-scale CPU and GPU compute infrastructure. This capability underpins critical research across areas such as climate modelling, genomics, materials science, and AI.

The successful candidate will lead a high-performing technical team, foster strong collaborations, and ensure the delivery of reliable, scalable, and innovative HPC services. The role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, with excellent people leadership skills, and proven experience managing large budgets and complex procurements.

Your duties will include:

• Manage a large facility, lead staff (possibly representing a range of disciplines) and manage resources.
  
• Develop strategic and operational plans for the services and have significant independence of action.
  
• Take responsibility for effective team performance including the development of team members. 
  
• Represent the organisation on external forums and may establish and lead technical forums.

Location: Canberra (preferred) All other Australian Capital cities with CSIRO sites considered

Salary: AU$135K - AU$158K plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite 

Reference: 101528

To be considered you will need:

• Proven experience leading technical teams in HPC or large-scale IT infrastructure environments.
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships and collaborations.
• Experience managing large budgets and complex procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to obtain and NV1 clearance.

Desirable:

• Deep understanding of HPC architectures, including CPU/GPU clusters, storage, and networking.
• Familiarity with scientific computing workloads and research environments.
• Experience working with national HPC facilities.
• Knowledge of cloud-based HPC and hybrid compute models.
• Understanding of ITIL or other service management frameworks.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

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. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

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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

12 November 2025, 11:00pm AEDT