The Opportunity

• Lead CSIRO’s Verification Services team in the effective delivery of certification services to domestic and international customers
• Manage the operation of the ActivFire, APAS and PCCP certification schemes
• Flexible part time role, equivalent to 3 days per week

The role of Manager – Verification Services leads CSIRO’s certification schemes (ActivFire, APAS and PCCP) and is responsible for the effective delivery of certification services to a range of domestic and international customers in the manufacturing, building product, fire safety, protective coatings and road-marking industries. This is a senior role that includes business management of customer delivery and stakeholder engagement, along with strategic development of future capability, responsibility for initiating and implementing operational change, and advocating for the business unit’s interests in external forums.

Your duties will include:

• Day to day operation of the Verification Services team and CSIRO Infrastructure Technologies’ certification schemes.
• Responsibility for the delivery of services and meeting operational performance targets in a highly structured, regulated and competitive environment.
• Engagement with Governments and key industry bodies (nationally and globally) on behalf of CSIRO to advocate for and promote CSIRO’s certification capability.
• Use your established expertise in certification and accreditation to develop and implement strategies to transform the three current schemes (ActivFire, APAS and PCCP) into a uniform administrative system accredited to the appropriate requirements of the ISO17000 suite of standards. Leverage this uniform system to expand the number and scope of certification schemes.
• Provide high-level strategic and tactical advice to facilitate organisational compliance in relation to risk management, legal, and statutory responsibilities of certification services.
• Participate in, and be able to lead, cross-functional task forces/policy bodies and committees to enact changes to the delivery of certification services.
• Share expertise and develop the professional skills of others, manage staff who are often acknowledged experts in their own field, and take responsibility for fostering an environment in which staff can achieve their full potential.

Location:  Major capital cities (Sydney or Melbourne preferred)
Salary:  Attractive salary package offered
Tenure:  Specified term of 36 months, part-time 44.1 hours per fortnight (equivalent to 3 days per week)
Reference:  68020

To be considered you will need:

1. Relevant professional qualifications in conjunction with demonstrated achievement in senior managerial roles.
2. Experience in the development and delivery of accredited certification programs under the ISO17000 suite of standards.
3. Proven experience of active engagement with senior stakeholders in Australia’s building and construction, coatings, and standardisation industries.
4. Demonstrated experience engaging with and advocating to Commonwealth, State and Local governments.
5. A record of leadership which encourages new ideas, builds trust and provides support for the development of staff.

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.  Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you.  Balance

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.  Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

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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

19 July 2020, 11:00 pm AEST/AEDT