Strategic Executive Officer – Space & Astronomy

Ventia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIRO’s Space & Astronomy division in Sydney (Marsfield) is seeking an Executive Officer to provide strategic, operational and governance support to the Director and Space & Astronomy Executive. You will coordinate priorities, assist decision-making and drive delivery of initiatives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

You will bring a relevant qualification or equivalent experience; excellent written and analytical skills; and the ability to build trusted relationships across CSIRO

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent management experience in an area relevant to the role.
• Excellent written communication skills for strategic and government communications.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic executive environment.
• Ability to build productive relationships across CSIRO and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level advice and support to the Director and Space & Astronomy Executive on complex issues and stakeholder interactions.
• Prepare briefings, correspondence, presentations, reports and recommendations on strategic, scientific, sensitive matters.
• Coordinate strategic, scientific, operational and business planning, organisational reporting, reviews and information requests.
• Lead sensitive, strategic or complex research unit projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate governance, assurance, audit, compliance and risk activities.
• Support executive and advisory committees, leadership meetings, conferences and organisational events.
• Analyse performance information and coordinate communications that support organisational alignment, culture and continuous improvement.
• Build productive relationships across CSIRO and with government, research, industry and national research infrastructure stakeholders.

Skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Confidentiality

Judgement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent management experience

Job description

CSIRO’s Space & Astronomy division in Sydney (Marsfield) is seeking an Executive Officer to provide strategic, operational and governance support to the Director and Space & Astronomy Executive. You will coordinate priorities, assist decision-making and drive delivery of initiatives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

You will bring a relevant qualification or equivalent experience; excellent written and analytical skills; and the ability to build trusted relationships across CSIRO