Project Officer - Energy Technologies Program

• Providing high-level support to the Research Director and other Program Leadership team members to facilitate effective planning, directing, and coordination of research projects (including financial/budget monitoring)
• Systematically tracking project performance, budget, procurement and resource allocation to ensure delivery of milestones on time
• Assisting with program/project evaluations and reviews, including collecting and analysing data, preparing reports
• Drafting and/or coordinating responses to internal and external requests for information, including coordination of grant proposals
• Implementing project governance as required to ensure alignment of projects and activities to CSIRO Challenges and Impact Areas
• Planning, coordinating, and managing meetings and workshops with internal researchers and external stakeholders
• Working with the Executive Manager and the other Program Project Officers on change activities related to changes in CSIRO procedures and roll-out of new enterprise systems associated with Project delivery

• Relevant tertiary degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field, and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
• Demonstrated high level written communication skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, project management plans, submissions, and complex correspondence
• Well-developed administrative, time management and organisational skills with a proven ability to effectively plan and prioritise tasks with limited direction
• Demonstrated interpersonal and client/stakeholder engagement skills including the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members, and internal and external clients/stakeholders
• Well-developed problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to apply reasoning and a logical approach to the resolution of work issues in a research environment

Experience in the management of research projects, ideally in a science focussed research and development environment

• up to 15.4% superannuation
• flexible work arrangements
• range of leave entitlements
• career development opportunities