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The Opportunity

• Apply your stakeholder engagement skills to help manage the Australian Critical Minerals R&D Hub
• Play a key role in formulating strategic and government communications
• Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency!

CSIRO Mineral Resources (CMR) is one of the largest minerals research and development groups globally, with a proud track record in delivering innovation and solutions across the mineral resources value chain. We thrive on innovation harnessed by the diversity of the minds and lived experiences of our team and apply our expert knowledge and specialised research to provide innovation that solves the complex problems faced by minerals companies, mining equipment, technology, and services (METS) companies, government, and other industry stakeholders.

The Australian Government committed $50.5 million over three years to establish the Australian Critical Minerals R&D Hub (the Hub), to be hosted by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and supported by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Agency (ANSTO) and Geoscience Australia.

As the Stakeholder Engagement Manager, you will play a vital role in assisting the Senior R&D Hub Coordinator in providing high-level support and advice to the Hub Manager on all matters involved in the day-to-day administration, external engagement and coordination activities of the Hub and building and implementing communication strategies with stakeholders across collaborative forums within the industry and the Hub. 

Your duties will include:

• Providing a high level of support and advice to the Hub Manager on issues and interactions with key stakeholders and external parties.
• Providing communications and stakeholder engagement support including production and curation of materials for the Hub’s online presence, public-facing reports, etc.
• Organising collaborative forums, including round tables and industry working groups.
• Acting as the first point of contact for external parties (i.e. industry, industry bodies) seeking to engage with the Hub. 
• Supporting the Hub Manager in the preparation of impact pathways and strategic and operational plans for the Hub.
• Maintaining confidentiality in relation to commercially sensitive information (including intellectual property) of CSIRO and/or research or commercial partners and stakeholders.

Location:  Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney preferred

Salary:  AU$105k – AU$114k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure:  Specified term of up to 3 years / Full-time

Reference:  86981

To be considered you will need:

• Demonstrated ability to formulate and prepare a wide range of strategic and government communications.
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively and effectively in a dynamic team environment and collaborate widely, both internally and externally.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to investigate problems and develop appropriate responses through abstract thinking and using creative solutions.
• Excellent organisational skills and renegotiate priorities to meet deadlines, including the ability to effectively adapt to ambiguous, urgent and/or complex situations where information is incomplete or not available.
• Proven ability to identify and implement improvements and efficiencies in internal processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, governance, engagement, monitoring and reporting, to meet or exceed specified outcomes and timeframes.
• Prior experience working in a scientific organisation and/or able to coordinate and distil complex information from a range of disciplines.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/ New Zealand citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

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. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

15 January 2023, 11:00 pm AEDT