Strategic Lead, National Research Infrastructure

CSIRO; Australia; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% super

Job summary

CSIRO is seeking a senior leader to shape the national approach to research infrastructure, reporting to the Executive Director, Technology, National Facilities and Collections. You will align investment, capability needs and major equipment decisions across CSIRO’s multi-disciplinary portfolio.

This role requires outstanding stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking and the ability to influence at the highest levels.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading national-scale research infrastructure programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and strategic influencing across sectors.
• Ability to translate strategies into actionable investment plans.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, values-based leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise research infrastructure strategy and national plan.
• Advise senior leaders on capability needs and investment priorities.
• Shape long-term capability roadmaps and lifecycle planning for equipment.
• Represent CSIRO in national discussions with NCRIS, universities and industry.
• Ensure governance, prioritisation and transparency of infrastructure decisions.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Influencing

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in management, business, science, engineering or related field

Job description

CSIRO is seeking a senior leader to shape the national approach to research infrastructure, reporting to the Executive Director, Technology, National Facilities and Collections. You will align investment, capability needs and major equipment decisions across CSIRO’s multi-disciplinary portfolio.

This role requires outstanding stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking and the ability to influence at the highest levels.