CSOF Job
Acknowledgement of Country
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation
Role Highlights
- Lead the national strategic and operational management of CSIRO’s diverse property portfolio, including over 800 buildings across 48 Australian sites.
- Drive environmental sustainability outcomes and lead CSIRO’s carbon and resource management strategies.
- Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and contribute to CSIRO’s Executive Leadership Team.
- Lead a geographically dispersed team in delivering high-impact capital projects and essential business support services including the provision of receptionist services to our sites.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
The opportunity
CSIRO is seeking an experienced and visionary senior leader to take on the role of Director, Business and Infrastructure Services. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position is a key member of the CSIRO Executive Leadership Team and holds national accountability for the strategic direction and operational delivery of CSIRO’s property and infrastructure services.
The role oversees a complex and geographically dispersed property portfolio and associated services, ensuring functional excellence, sustainability outcomes, customer-focused delivery, and long-term value creation for Australia’s national science agency.
Your high-level duties include:
- Oversee the strategic planning, operations, and maintenance of CSIRO’s national property and facility services portfolio, including capital works programs and sustainability strategies.
- Lead and empower a large, multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on performance, service excellence, and cultural alignment with CSIRO values.
- Drive the planning and delivery of safe, sustainable, and functional facilities that enable cutting-edge scientific research.
- Collaborate closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders, including government agencies, to inform infrastructure planning and investment decisions.
- Deliver environmental performance through effective carbon, waste, and resource management programs.
- Foster a customer-centric, high-performance culture that supports innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Role particulars
Location and office arrangement: Melbourne (Clayton site), Canberra (Black Mountain site) preferred, other locations may be considered. Hybrid work and flexible options available.
Salary: Attractive salary package + 15.4% superannuation, negotiable for the right candidate
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 99842
As the successful candidate, you will bring
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience in property, capital works, facilities management, or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale, complex property and environmental sustainability portfolios, with a strong focus on service delivery and performance outcomes.
- Proven capability in strategic planning, change leadership, and stakeholder engagement at senior executive and board levels.
- A commitment to safety, integrity, and excellence, with a track record of developing high-performing, inclusive teams and driving positive workplace culture.
- Strong commercial acumen, judgement, and the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver under pressure.
- Experience building functional capability, succession planning, and embedding development strategies across diverse teams.
- Ideally possess experience across both commercial and government property sectors
- The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the NV1 level
For full details about this role, and to review the full criteria, please review the Position Description
Eligibility
Due to security requirements of this role applications for this position are only open to Australian Citizens. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV (maximum 2 pages) that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Applications close
Sunday 27 April 2025, 11:00pm AEST
Life at CSIRO and flexible working arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.
Inclusion and belonging
We are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. CSIRO is an equal employment opportunity organisation dedicated to recruiting people based on merit. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, genders, sexualities, faiths, levels of education and many more aspects of identity. By empowering diverse teams, our community is reflected in the solutions we create.
CSIRO holds Gold Employer Status through the AWEI (Australian Workplace Equality Index), which sets a comparative benchmark for LGBTQIA+ inclusion for employers across all sectors nationally. CSIRO also holds a SAGE (Science in Australia Gender Equity) Anthea Swan Bronze Award and is working toward Silver accreditation.]
Child safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
Acknowledgement of Country
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation
Role Highlights
- Lead the national strategic and operational management of CSIRO’s diverse property portfolio, including over 800 buildings across 48 Australian sites.
- Drive environmental sustainability outcomes and lead CSIRO’s carbon and resource management strategies.
- Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and contribute to CSIRO’s Executive Leadership Team.
- Lead a geographically dispersed team in delivering high-impact capital projects and essential business support services including the provision of receptionist services to our sites.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
The opportunity
CSIRO is seeking an experienced and visionary senior leader to take on the role of Director, Business and Infrastructure Services. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position is a key member of the CSIRO Executive Leadership Team and holds national accountability for the strategic direction and operational delivery of CSIRO’s property and infrastructure services.
The role oversees a complex and geographically dispersed property portfolio and associated services, ensuring functional excellence, sustainability outcomes, customer-focused delivery, and long-term value creation for Australia’s national science agency.
Your high-level duties include:
- Oversee the strategic planning, operations, and maintenance of CSIRO’s national property and facility services portfolio, including capital works programs and sustainability strategies.
- Lead and empower a large, multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on performance, service excellence, and cultural alignment with CSIRO values.
- Drive the planning and delivery of safe, sustainable, and functional facilities that enable cutting-edge scientific research.
- Collaborate closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders, including government agencies, to inform infrastructure planning and investment decisions.
- Deliver environmental performance through effective carbon, waste, and resource management programs.
- Foster a customer-centric, high-performance culture that supports innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Role particulars
Location and office arrangement: Melbourne (Clayton site), Canberra (Black Mountain site) preferred, other locations may be considered. Hybrid work and flexible options available.
Salary: Attractive salary package + 15.4% superannuation, negotiable for the right candidate
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 99842
As the successful candidate, you will bring
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience in property, capital works, facilities management, or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale, complex property and environmental sustainability portfolios, with a strong focus on service delivery and performance outcomes.
- Proven capability in strategic planning, change leadership, and stakeholder engagement at senior executive and board levels.
- A commitment to safety, integrity, and excellence, with a track record of developing high-performing, inclusive teams and driving positive workplace culture.
- Strong commercial acumen, judgement, and the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver under pressure.
- Experience building functional capability, succession planning, and embedding development strategies across diverse teams.
- Ideally possess experience across both commercial and government property sectors
- The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the NV1 level
For full details about this role, and to review the full criteria, please review the Position Description
Eligibility
Due to security requirements of this role applications for this position are only open to Australian Citizens. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV (maximum 2 pages) that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Applications close
Sunday 27 April 2025, 11:00pm AEST
Life at CSIRO and flexible working arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.
Inclusion and belonging
We are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. CSIRO is an equal employment opportunity organisation dedicated to recruiting people based on merit. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, genders, sexualities, faiths, levels of education and many more aspects of identity. By empowering diverse teams, our community is reflected in the solutions we create.
CSIRO holds Gold Employer Status through the AWEI (Australian Workplace Equality Index), which sets a comparative benchmark for LGBTQIA+ inclusion for employers across all sectors nationally. CSIRO also holds a SAGE (Science in Australia Gender Equity) Anthea Swan Bronze Award and is working toward Silver accreditation.]
Child safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
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