Position Details
Administrative Services – CSOF5
Role summary for potential applicants
Advertised Job Title:
Senior Business Consultant
Reference Number:
10301
Classification:
CSOF5
Salary Range:
AU$92 to AU$100 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Location:
Clayton, VIC preferred but may consider North Ryde, NSW
Tenure:
Specified Term of 2 years
Relocation assistance:
Will be provided to the successful candidate if required.
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
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.
Applications are open to:
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Functional Area:
Administrative Services
% Client Focus - Internal:
20%
% Client Focus - External:
80%
Reports to the:
Director, CSIRO Futures
Number of Direct Reports:
0
Role Overview:
CSIRO Futures is seeking a Senior Business Consultant who will play a lead role in delivering foresight and
strategic analysis projects for a diverse range of clients in industry and government. Typical projects will
involve helping clients understand and respond to the opportunities and challenges presented by major
economic, environmental, social, and technological trends. The successful candidate will have strong
business strategy and technology analysis skills, excellent communication and report writing skills, will be
comfortable leading and facilitating discussions with clients, and must be an enthusiastic and motivated
team player interested in helping build a rapidly growing consulting team.
Duties and Key Result Areas:

Effectively engage with, influence and coordinate internal and external stakeholders to
source/synthesise relevant and accurate information and provide input on varying subject
matter – both business and technical.

Quickly analyse and synthesise large amounts of information from disparate sources into logical
outlines and conclusions.

Provide detailed and accurate information/reports based on solid quantitative and qualitative
evidence. Where solid evidence is not available, the role is expected to be able to draw
conclusions based on the information available.
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Take a lead role on creation of professional-quality client-facing project deliverables including
presentations, written reports and other communications tools.

Develop strong working relationships with client senior executive stakeholders and be able to
quickly understand and act on client direction and feedback.

Have strong communications skills and be able to succinctly and professionally communicate
complex business and/or technical concepts to client stakeholders.
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Be capable of providing guidance and direction to junior analysts on projects.
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Support project managers by assisting with creation of project plans and tracking progress
against them.
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Support business development by assisting with creation of project proposals.
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Actively develop an understanding of CSIRO and its key science domains to determine the most
appropriate information sources and guide pertinent analysis and reporting.
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Contribute to the growth and effective functioning of the Futures team.
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Adhere to the spirit and practice of CSIRO’s Values, Health, Safety and Environment plans and
policies, Diversity initiatives and Zero Harm goals.
Selection Criteria:
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed
Pre-Requisites:
1. Education/Qualifications: A degree in business, finance, economics, science, engineering, or a
related field. Several years’ experience in a commercial management or strategy consulting firm.
2. Problem Solving: Proven ability to investigate underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems
and develop appropriate responses through abstract thinking and using creative solutions.
Essential Criteria:
1. Ability to source, evaluate, synthesise and analyse a broad range of business, technical and
economic data to form insights and input to business decision making.
2. Experience generating professional quality client-facing written reports and deliverables that clearly
communicate analysis and key insights to a senior executive-level audience.
3. Excellent oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and
facilitate engagement with key client stakeholders, including senior management.
4. Experience applying business analysis and strategic analysis frameworks such as value chain
analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, SWOT analysis, or similar.
5. Experience analysing new technologies, developing technology strategies, and explaining the
benefits of technology in business terms.
Desirable Criteria:
1. Strong subject matter expertise and prior experience delivering consulting projects in at least one of
the following industries: mining/minerals, energy, cleantech/greentech, manufacturing, or
healthcare.
2. Prior experience with foresight or scenario analysis.
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. You may be asked to provide additional
information (online) relevant to the selection criteria. If so, then responding will enhance your application
so please take the time to provide relevant succinct answers. Applicants who do not provide the
information when requested may not be considered.
If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 301 509 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:
Vivek Srinivasan via email: Vivek.Srinivasan@csiro.au or phone: +61 3 9545 8057
Please do not email your application directly to Vivek Srinivasan. 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 across the nation.
Find out more! www.csiro.au.
About CSIRO Futures:
CSIRO Futures was established in September 2010 with the goal of assisting CSIRO portfolios with
market foresight, methodologies and resources. It also aims to create external opportunities by
leveraging CSIRO’s world-class science expertise to assist Industry and Government with strategy and
policy development.