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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi there,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am hoping you could please share a job with your mailing list on behalf of CSIRO.
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<p style="line-height:15.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Opportunity: SKA Strategy & Partnerships Program Director (CSIRO)</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height:15.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">CSIRO is seeking an outstanding leader to join the Space & Astronomy leadership team as
<strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">SKA Strategy & Partnerships Program Director</span></strong>, providing leadership for Australia's participation in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project, one of the world's largest international scientific
research infrastructures. The role leads strategic partnerships, governance, stakeholder engagement and national coordination to maximise the scientific, economic and societal value of Australia's investment in the SKA project.
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<p style="line-height:15.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">The position is based in
<strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Perth, Western Australia</span></strong>, with a negotiable salary package, relocation assistance available, and visa sponsorship considered for suitable international candidates. The appointment is for
a <strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">5-year specified term</span></strong> and reports to the Space & Astronomy Director.
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<p style="line-height:15.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">We welcome interest from senior leaders with experience in major research infrastructure, government engagement, international partnerships, scientific programs or
large-scale collaborative initiatives. Astronomy experience is desirable but not essential.
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<p style="line-height:15.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">For further information, please see the attached position description or contact George Simpson. Applications close
<strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">5 October 2026</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Warm regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#00A9CE;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Nicole Poole (she/her)</span></b><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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