Executive Officer, National Biosecurity Resilience Team
As Australia's frontline defence against emerging infectious diseases, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of biosecurity.
This key position provides high-level support to the ACDP Directorate, managing and administering the facility. You will coordinate reporting, strategic communications, and operational planning to support CSIRO's strategy and the centre's vital mission.
The ideal candidate will be a curious, professional, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and decision-making skills. They will have experience in successful project management, including planning, engagement, monitoring, and reporting.
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the ACDP team, driving national biosecurity resilience through effective coordination and communication.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide high-level advice and support to the ACDP Directorate on stakeholder and external interactions.
* Independently formulate, coordinate & prepare responses to internal and external information requests, and reporting requirements.
* Analyse complex or ambiguous issues, develop appropriate responses, and make sound decisions under pressure or with limited information.
* Coordinate internal and external reporting requirements, planning activities, and leadership meetings.
* Lead or manage sensitive projects aligned with CSIRO's strategy and research priorities.
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (preferably biological or animal sciences) or equivalent experience in an area relevant to ACDP.
* Excellent written communication skills, showing evidence of ability to independently formulate and prepare a wide range of scientific, strategic and government communications.
* Very strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the proven ability to investigate complex or ill-defined problems, develop appropriate responses, and make sound decisions in ambiguous or urgent situations with limited information.
* Demonstrated high-level organisational skills including the ability to independently manage competing complex demands, establish or renegotiate priorities and meet deadlines.
Benefits:
* Salary: AU$131k – AU$153k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation.
* Indefinite tenure with full-time employment option. Options for part-time, job-share and flexible work arrangements can be discussed based on needs of role and individual circumstances.
Inclusion and Belonging:
CSIRO is committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.