Chief Information Officer - CSIRO

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The Opportunity

• Work for Australia’s National Science Agency and Innovation Catalyst
• Lead the Information Management Technology Unit
• We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work

About CSIRO & the Information Management & Technology Unit

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia’s National Science Agency, solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. CSIRO is a statutory corporation within the Australian Government’s Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) portfolio and one of the world’s largest and most multidisciplinary mission-driven research organisations, creating a better future for Australia and the world.

CSIRO’s Information Management & Technology (IMT) Unit is an Enterprise Services function of circa 350 staff, led by the Chief Information Officer. IMT strategically partners with the whole of CSIRO to deliver secure and adaptive data and innovative information and technology solutions to support Australia’s premier research organisation. Find out more here: Information Technology - CSIRO

Role Overview

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is a member of CSIRO’s Leadership Team. CSIRO’s CIO will be a pragmatic and inspirational leader responsible for providing organisational wide strategic leadership to deliver innovative and robust information governance and cyber services in managing and delivering CSIRO’s information systems and IT infrastructure. Delivering services and systems that support CSIRO’s strategy, are operationally efficient and secure, and support the organisation as we push the boundaries of our science, while working at the cutting edge of technological development.

Delivering strategic vision and leadership to the Information Technology and Managment Unit, (that incorporates information technology initiatives, technology strategy, planning and implementation across CSIRO) the CIO will ensure that technology investments align with organisational goals; are consideration of innovative emerging technologies and digital transformation, and are compliant with regulatory requirements to mitigate IT and security related risks. The CIO will be responsible for delivering board and executive communications on outcomes and impacts on CSIROs strategic goals and operations.

This role requires a technically proficient CIO who displays an inherent strategically focused business mindset that is attuned to organisational needs to drive sustainable transformation.

Location:     Preference for CSIRO’s capital city sites including Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane. Other capital city sites negotiable.  

Salary:         Attractive Salary plus Motor Vehicle Allowance plus 15.4% super

Tenure:        Specified Term of 3 years full-time

We are seeking a strategic, innovative and collaborative leader with demonstratable experience:

• as a senior IM&T leader, within an environment at the scale and complexity of CSIRO.
• developing and executing an IT vision and strategic plan that supports the organisation’s goals and sustainability.
• developing and implementing business systems and processes that are efficient and effective and which harness best-available technology. 
• fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within an IM&T department.
• fostering effective relationships that ensure alignment between stakeholder and organisational needs.
• in change management and in shaping, leading and driving business transformation that has achieved measurable improvements.
• managing financial resources, including budgeting, forecasting, resource management, funding streams or programs, cost-effective IT solutions. 
• modelling appropriate professional behaviour in the workplace, holding yourself and others to account.

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, business administration (or a related discipline) from an Australian tertiary institution, or a comparable overseas qualification is expected.

It is also highly desirable that the new CIO brings technical knowledge and understanding of information governance in the Commonwealth operating environment and / or experience working in a research organisation.

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

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only. Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and the requirement to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting Level 1 (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.

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

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 4th November 2024 (Australian Eastern Standard Time).