Deputy Director ACDP / Science Director AAHL - CSIRO

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The Opportunity

• 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.

About CSIRO

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is one of the world’s largest and most successful publicly funded research and development organisations. We are committed to outcome-focused research that will generate economic, environmental and social benefits. We maximise the impact we deliver for the Australia by focusing on solving its greatest challenges. As Australia’s national science and engineering agency our innovation and excellence places us in the top ten applied research agencies in the world. We’re the people behind Wi-Fi, soft contact lenses and the Hendra virus vaccine – and we’re Australia’s leading patent holder.

About ACDP

The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness - CSIRO is a purpose-built biosecurity facility in Victoria, Australia, containing the largest and highest level biocontainment (BSL-4) laboratory in the southern hemisphere. The ACDP laboratories and research teams (including those working in AAHL, the Australian Animal Health Laboratory), help protect Australia’s general public and our multi-billion-dollar livestock and aquaculture industries, from exotic and emerging infectious disease threats and outbreaks, while also collaborating with world health and animal organisations and agencies. 

The Role

We are looking for our next Deputy Director of ACDP / Science Director for the AAHL Business Unit, to provide strategic vision, leadership and direction that ensures the world-class Business Unit and facility, remains globally scientifically competitive and impactful.

The Deputy Director / Science Director will:

• 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.

Location:        Geelong, Victoria, Australia – Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness
Salary:            Attractive Salary plus Motor Vehicle Allowance plus 15.4% super
Tenure:           Specified Term of 3 years - Full-time

To 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. 

This position would suit a highly motivated, outcomes orientated leader with exemplary values who can inspire others and create a collaborative and innovative culture where our people thrive.

For a much more detailed overview and more information, please view the position description here

Eligibility

Applications are open to Australian and New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance or equivalent as well as an Australian Government Negative Vetting One security clearance and a National Health Security Check (and other potential background checks). The successful candidate will also be required to meet microbiological security requirements associated with working at the facility as outlined in the position description.

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.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply on-line with a cover letter or executive summary (of no more than 2 pages long) accompanied with your CV, both of which outline your motivations for applying and your key skills and experience to enable you to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

11:59pm 5th May 2024 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the advertising early if we find our desired candidate. Late applications will not be accepted.