CSIRO - Data61 (View other jobs from this organisation)
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The Position
In three years, CSIRO’s Data61 has quickly established itself as Australia’s leading data science and innovation group, partnering with government, industry and academia to solve Australia’s largest data-driven challenges underpinned by deep science and technology.
Its world-class research expertise includes technologies transforming every aspect of society and the economy, including: artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, privacy, blockchain, cyber-physical systems and advanced data analytics. CSIRO is seeking a new Director who is passionate about digital science and technology to take Data61 into the next phase of its evolution, maximising the opportunities that digital and data science can deliver for Australia. The Director will be focused on creating an environment based on agility, entrepreneurship and research excellence in the digital domain.
The role of Director, Data61 presents a rare opportunity to lead one of the largest digital science and technology groups in Australia. This successful applicant will have a deep understanding of technology trends and the application of digital science and technology in the market. The role requires a visionary leader with experience in managing portfolios of projects and people within the research and development domain. The Director will be a member of the CSIRO Leadership team and have outstanding collaboration and communications skills.
The successful applicant may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance appropriate to the role.
Location: Sydney, New South Wales preferred (Melbourne, Brisbane or Canberra may be considered)
Salary: An attractive salary negotiable
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 63037
For more information about this role please view the Position Description.
We are working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance
At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment.
CSIRO has engaged Executive Search Firm Korn Ferry to assist with this recruitment. Please send all enquiries to Korn Ferry attention katharine.whittaker@kornferry.comensuring you quote reference KFD61.
Please do not apply via the CSIRO careers website - all applications (consisting of a CV/resume and cover letter) will only be accepted through Korn Ferry.
30 September 2019