Executive Officer - CSIRO Space & Astronomy

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Role highlights

- Provide strategic, operational and governance support to the Space & Astronomy Director and Executive team
- Be part of Australia’s national science agency and contribute to research with real-world impact
- Enjoy a collaborative, purpose-driven setting with opportunities to help shape strategic initiatives

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge. Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

The opportunity

CSIRO’s Space & Astronomy research enables humanity to better understand the Earth and Universe while contributing to future industries and national capability. Our teams conduct world-leading radio astronomy, operate major national research infrastructure, develop advanced technologies for astronomy and space, support Australia’s contribution to the international SKA project, and use Earth observation data to help address practical challenges.

As Executive Officer, you will provide strategic, operational and governance support to the Director and Space & Astronomy Executive, contributing to the effective leadership and operation of the research unit. Acting as a critical interface across executive leadership, operational teams,



external stakeholders and CSIRO enterprise functions, you will help coordinate organisational priorities, support sound decision-making and drive the delivery of strategic initiatives.

About You

You are a naturally curious, proactive and highly effective communicator with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for outcomes. You actively seek to understand issues and opportunities, connect information from diverse sources, and build trusted relationships across a complex organisation. You are a clear and efficient writer, capable of producing high-quality briefings, reports and communications that help leaders make informed decisions. You anticipate emerging challenges, exercise sound judgement, and work collaboratively to ensure priorities progress from planning through to successful delivery.

Your high-level duties will include:

- 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, scientificr 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.
- Location: Sydney (Marsfield), NSW. Predominantly onsite role
- Salary: AU$135,571 – AU$158,863 per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus up to 15.4% superannuation
- Tenure & work schedule: Specified term of 3 years, full-time preferred. We will explore part-time, job-share and flexible work arrangements based on the needs of the role and individual circumstances.
- Reference: 104062
- Eligibility: Applications are open to internal CSIRO employees, Australian and New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents.
- Appointment is subject to a pre-employment background check and may be subject to other security, medical or character clearance requirements. Please refer to the Position Description for details

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent management experience in an area relevant to the role.
- A confident and proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic executive environment and collaborate widely across internal and external stakeholder groups.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to independently prepare strategic, executive and government communica

📌 Executive Officer (Sydney)
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