Coastal Biodiversity Data Uplift Lead

CSIRO; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 118,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

CSIRO is seeking a Project Lead to drive the Coastal Research Infrastructure Data Uplift within the Atlas of Living Australia. You will lead a national program, coordinating biodiversity specialists, data providers, and technical teams to uplift coastal and marine biodiversity data services and ensure enduring capability.

You will manage dependencies, risks and governance, while building strong partnerships with government agencies, research infrastructures, museums and citizen science networks

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in marine science or relevant field / or equivalent relevant experience.
• Understanding of biodiversity data and data aggregation principles.
• Proven ability to coordinate diverse technical specialists and data engineers to deliver shared outcomes.
• Proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders, including senior management, to support project delivery.
• Ability to work independently and in distributed national teams with sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of the ALA coastal and marine biodiversity data uplift with milestones and measures of success.
• Coordinate requirements and delivery across multiple stakeholders and technical contributors.
• Establish enduring partnerships with government agencies, research infrastructures, museums and citizen science networks.
• Identify and address barriers to data mobilisation, standardisation, licensing, quality, interoperability, discovery and access.
• Manage project schedules, risks, issues and reporting; escalate as needed.
• Facilitate governance forums, technical groups, meetings and workshops; document decisions and actions.

Skills

Biodiversity data understanding

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Chairing meetings/workshops

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Marine science degree or equivalent experience

Job description

CSIRO is seeking a Project Lead to drive the Coastal Research Infrastructure Data Uplift within the Atlas of Living Australia. You will lead a national program, coordinating biodiversity specialists, data providers, and technical teams to uplift coastal and marine biodiversity data services and ensure enduring capability.

You will manage dependencies, risks and governance, while building strong partnerships with government agencies, research infrastructures, museums and citizen science networks