Position Details
Deputy Director - Energy Business Unit
Job Title:
Deputy Director - Energy Business Unit
Reference Number:
6661
Classification:
Attractive salary package to be offered
Salary Range:
AU$200,129 per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Location:
Will consider all locations where there is a significant CSIRO Energy presence Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne
Tenure:
Specified term of 3 years
Relocation assistance:
Will be provided to the successful candidate if required.
Applications are open to: 
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Australian Citizens Only
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
All Candidates
For Specified Term positions, we will accept applications from Temporary Residents with working
rights for the length of the term, who do not require sponsorship.
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Functional Area:
Research Management
% Client Focus - Internal:
50%
% Client Focus - External:
50%
Reports to:
Business Unit Director and is a member of the Business Unit Leadership Team
Direct Reports:
Refer to Energy Business Unit Organisation Chart
Role Overview:
The Deputy Director will play a key role in the provision of delivering science impact, leadership and direction
to the Business Unit and ensure that CSIRO’s science and innovation reputation is enhanced in the Australian
innovation system.
The Deputy Director will develop and implement a strategic capability plan for people and scientific
infrastructure ensuring appropriate evolution and matching of Business Unit capability with CSIRO science
directions across CSIRO’s portfolio of Business Units.
The Deputy Director will manage key relationships and alliances with the Business Unit’s partners to ensure
optimal competitive positioning, organisational alignment and science delivery in the national interest.
They will foster the development and adoption of more new and innovative technical and commercial
approaches to the delivery of the research portfolio.
Duties and Key Result Areas (Accountabilities):
Capability Leadership
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Strive for “Zero Harm” (physical and psychological) through a commitment to a healthy, safe and
environmentally sustainable workplace;
Establish and direct staff skills development that promotes greater business acumen and identifies
novel and innovative ways to deliver both the technical and commercial aspects of the research
portfolio.
Shape science capability both internal and through external collaboration to meet future science
opportunities, program goals and impact pathways;
Support the Business Unit Leadership Team to identify, attract, develop and retain world class talent;
Undertake leadership development and succession planning for Research Directors and key science
leaders, to build the science leadership pipeline;
Monitor long term science trends to forecast capability demand.
Impact Science Leadership
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Develop and promote a strong scientific and innovation culture of delivery consistent with CSIRO
Values;
Drive effective development, utilisation and delivery of Business Unit research capability in
accordance with research and investment priorities (and arbitrate where necessary);
Develop new science platforms / ideas and be accountable for their performance and translation into
impact science areas.
Engagement & Partnership
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Manage external relationships with partners to advance CSIRO’s interests, science and innovation
delivery and impact and to achieve strategic science goals;
Provide high level representation nationally and internationally of CSIRO’s capability;
Provide key staff with stronger business skills and acumen
Build strategic and entrepreneurial alliances with industry and the University community to execute
CSIRO strategy collaboratively;
Lead Business Unit engagement in and development of national precincts;
Build relationships that traverse Business Unit boundaries to understand broader Business Unit
capability requirements;
Lead external and internal Business Unit reviews.
Resource Leadership
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Develop long term plans for future science and innovation infrastructure;
Work with the Business Unit Leadership Team to ensure that capability and resources are effectively
prioritised and deployed to meet current and future requirements;
Manage CSIRO Fellows located within the Business Unit (where appropriate).
Key Capabilities
Behaviours
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Building Organisational Talent
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Developing Strategic Relationships
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Decision Making/Judgement
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Cultivating Networks
Establishing Strategic Direction
Influencing and persuasion
Experience
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Success in working at the interface of discovery and delivery science
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Successful management of research activities at Business Unit scale in relevant disciplines
Organisational Knowledge
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CSIRO Strategy, Structure and Operating Model
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Impact domains in which science capabilities can be applied
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Deep working knowledge of specific science and innovation areas and impact domains in which science
capabilities can be applied to deliver maximum impact
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Understand pan‐Business Unit goals and impact pathways to support and source/market capabilities
accordingly
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Broad science and innovation knowledge and understanding of Business Unit related disciplines
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Relevant internal and external to CSIRO key stakeholder networks
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Analysing internal and assessing availability of external capability to build/exploit new opportunities
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In depth knowledge and understanding of national and international innovation systems
(Universities, publicly funded research agencies and CSIRO’s role)
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Strong knowledge of external industries and R&D markets, trends, decision making and dynamics
relevant to the science area
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Enterprise strategy and operational planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and
performance management requirements (CSIRO's impact measures) and processes.
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Broad knowledge of CSIRO science domains and portfolios
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Government and statutory framework in which CSIRO operates and relevant legislation.
Personal Attributes
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Respected authority
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Collegiate
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Credible
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Executive disposition
Selection Criteria:
Essential Criteria:
1. Evidence of successful leadership of platform, discovery and impact science at the scale of the
relevant Business Unit.
2. Evidence of strong engagement skills and strategic relationship management that grows new science
opportunities and supports commercial outcomes.
3. Demonstrated ability to attract, retain, empower and develop world class talent and to promote
wellbeing and foster cross organisational capability.
4. A track record in supporting a senior leader in optimal positioning, organisational alignment and
science delivery in the national interest.
5. Demonstrated track record in planning for science infrastructure to meet short and long term needs.
6. Values and behaviours are exemplary, and actively promote cross Business Unit collaboration.
CSIRO is a values based organisation. You will need to demonstrate behaviours aligned to our values
of:
 Integrity of Excellent Science
 Trust & Respect
 Creative Spirit
 Delivering on Commitments
 Health, Safety & Sustainability
Other Information:
How to Apply
Please apply for this position online at www.csiro.au/careers by providing a CV and a cover letter
generally stating your suitability for the role.
If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 984 220 and someone will be able to assist you.
Outside business hours please email: csiro-careers@csiro.au.
Referees: If you do not already have the names and contact details of two previous supervisors or
academic/ professional referees included in your resume/CV please add these before uploading your CV.
Contact: If after reading the selection documentation you require further information please contact:
Yvette Rugala via email: Yvette.Rugala@csiro.au or phone: 02 4960 6039.
Please do not email your application directly to Yvette. Applications received via this method will not be
considered.
About CSIRO: Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, the
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is a powerhouse of ideas,
technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments,
industries, business and communities.
CSIRO Energy Business Unit
We are pioneering low-emission technologies that create value for industry and households and provide
the knowledge which will help guide Australia towards a smart, secure energy future.