Product Portfolio Lead

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Role highlights

• Shape how CSIRO translates science through trusted, high-impact digital products
• Lead strategic initiatives that strengthen product capability across the organisation
• Partner with research and digital leaders to drive innovation and digital translation
  
  
  

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

The opportunity
At CSIRO, our data and digital capabilities help turn world-class science into real-world impact. Our Data and Digital Roadmap outlines our commitment to continue to grow these capabilities. As part of this, we're strengthening how we translate research into high quality, trusted and impactful digital products through our research programs.

As the Product Portfolio Lead, you will deliver key strategic initiatives that strengthen digital product capability and improve research translation outcomes across CSIRO. You will develop practical solutions to help research programs create, sustain and improve innovative digital products.

Your high-level duties will include: 

• Leading the delivery of priority product initiatives in the CSIRO Data and Digital Roadmap to strengthen digital translation capability
• Engaging communities of practice and delivering useful resources that support research teams to adopt and embed product practices
• Improving visibility and product lifecycle management for a diverse range of products and programs across the research portfolio
• Partnering with the Executive Manager, Digital Product Strategy, research leaders, Digital Leads, digital colleagues and external stakeholders to implement key opportunities Providing thought leadership, coaching and guidance to support the adoption of product best practices and continuous improvement

Role particulars

Location: Melbourne preferred, however any major Australian city with a CSIRO presence considered

Salary: AU$135k - AU$158k pa + 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 12 months, Full-time

Reference: 104227

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or professional certifications in product, innovation, business, technology or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing innovative digital products from concept through delivery, adoption and value realisation in a research translation or commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of innovation and contemporary product practices, with experience applying lifecycle, portfolio and evidence-based approaches to maximise impact.
• Demonstrated drive to deliver useful solutions and measurable outcomes, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and solve problems pragmatically.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across organisational boundaries, build productive relationships and influence stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to develop clear, compelling content; present complex ideas; facilitate and coach others.

Desirable

• Experience providing digital product coaching, advisory or consulting services that improve product strategy, delivery and capability.
• Knowledge of emerging digital and AI-enabled product practices, including their opportunities and risks for responsible product development and research translation.

 
For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description. 

Support and workplace adjustments
We offer a range of reasonable supports and workplace adjustments. Please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description if we can help you to equitably participate in our recruitment process or the role itself.

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please reach out to the contact on page 1 of the position description, to let us know how we can support you.  

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility 

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements. 

Child safety 

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy. 

How to apply 

Please apply online by submitting your CV and responses to each of the selection criteria as outlined on the position description (maximum 2 pages). Your application should demonstrate your motivation for the role and your ability to meet the essential requirements.

Applications close 

18th October 2026, 11pm (AEDT)