CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is one of the largest and most diverse scientific organisations in the world. It is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments, industries, business and communities across the nation.
• Provide vision, leadership and direction
• Develop and implement globally significant astronomy capability
• Join CSIRO, a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills
As the Chief of CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science, you will lead 280 staff and be responsible for a world-class national research facility for radio astronomy that includes three existing radio telescopes, as well as the 36-dish Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder which will start sky surveys in 2013 and contribute to the first phase of the Square Kilometre Array in Australia.
You will bring to the role an international research reputation in relevant areas of astronomy or space science research combined with the ability to work effectively at senior leadership level and manage productive research relationships with stakeholders nationally and internationally.
Location: Sydney preferred
Salary: An attractive executive salary package negotiable
Reference No: NSW 12/03215
Closing Date: 12 October 2012
Find out more! Visit www.csiro.au/careers click on Positions Vacant and enter the reference number above or call Ms Anthea Roberts on +61 7 3327 4140.
