CSIRO Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Executive Manager, Strategy and Estate
CSIRO Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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The opportunity
* Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science & Innovation Agency
* Lead the strategic planning and sustainability of CSIRO's national property portfolio
* Drive high-impact estate functions including leasing, heritage, and governance
As the Executive Manager Strategy & Estate, you'll lead the strategic planning and management of CSIRO's property portfolio. This includes developing the property strategy, overseeing budgets and governance, and driving environmental sustainability.
You'll also manage key estate functions such as leasing, invoicing coordination, heritage matters, reporting, and data. Whilst also being responsible for building talent and capability within the team, delivering strategic outcomes, contributing to broader CBIS leadership initiatives, and managing a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Your duties will include:
* Oversee strategic planning of, and reporting against, CSIRO's property portfolio and sustainability strategy, oversee development and delivery of the CSIRO Property Strategy through close consultation and stakeholders with responsibility for communicating and ensuring the correct decisions are made that impact the CSIRO property portfolio and strategic sustainability initiatives across the organisation.
* Oversee correct governance across CBIS by providing timely advice on approvals and requirements for MTC, ET and Board, assistance with drafting and clearing papers through useful engagement with Government Engagement Unit, Legal Counsel and Strategic Procurement as required, coordinating estimates papers and ministerial briefs.
* Assess funding bids to ensure alignment with strategic goals of CSIRO and with the Executive Manager, Implementation ensure appropriate funding in line with the 10-year capital plan.
* Oversight of Estate management activities, including estate, asset and lease management, payment coordination, heritage, legal & environment, reporting data and system development and management.
* Participate in governance meetings and contribute to cross-functional working groups, policy bodies and committees and develop strong cooperative relationships with partners and stakeholders and represent CBIS and CSIRO at external forums/events, advocating CSIRO's position with government bodies and support for CSIRO's preferred position.
* Effective contribution and participation in the CBIS leadership team and CBIS management team and support and drive of whole of CBIS initiatives including communication, strategic planning, capability development and cultural change.
* Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, and influence change without direct line control, improving capability by embedding and driving internal education and delivering key messages for internal and external stakeholders
Location: Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney preferred but all Australian Capital cities considered
Salary: AU$157,833 - AU$174,631 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 100873
To be considered you will need:
* Education/Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in business or engineering and/or other relevant tertiary qualifications (finance, commerce e.g.) or experience working with a complex and diverse portfolio within a public sector organisation.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in, and high-level understanding of, internal governance arrangements, environmental sustainability, Leasing and Estate Management to be able to contribute to the management of estates/assets, leasing agreements, heritage, legal and environmental issues and commercial/business acumen to assist in the understanding and development of business cases for robust decision making.
* Demonstrated experience in change management, leading projects and fostering a culture committed to adaptability, diversity and inclusion, and customer centric compliance.
* A proven track record of developing, maintaining, and motivating high performance teams; building functional capability through personal development and succession planning; implementing training, coaching, mentoring and relevant development strategies within the broader team.
* Sound interpersonal skills, incorporating excellent communication (written and verbal), and influencing and persuasiveness skills, together with the ability to work with staff and stakeholders across geographically diverse locations and a range of related/non-related business functions.
* Highly developed judgement and strategic planning skills, including the capacity to balance short- and long-term perspectives, and the ability to position CSIRO as a leading institution in terms of its business support services.
* Understanding and knowledge of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act 2013 and Land Acquisitions Act (LAA) as it related to Commonwealth Properties and how it applies to the Commonwealth and an understanding of the associated regulatory, compliance and funding issues.
Desirable:
* High level experience working with and developing strategic frameworks.
* Ability to work with ambiguity and to seek clarity with a track record in managing change and viewing new situations as an opportunity for learning and growth.
* Strong skills to develop, manage and be accountable for budgets.
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 Baseline level. 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.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today
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
20 August 2025, 11:00pm AEST/AEDT
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