Aps 6 - Research Infrastructure & Science

$85,607 - $97,790 (plus Super)
- Eveleigh - NSW

**The Role**
Research Technology and Operations Division (RTO) has an exciting APS 6 opportunity in their Research Infrastructure and Science Operations (RISO) team at Everleigh (NSW). The RISO Directorate is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation and sustainment of highly specialised physical research infrastructure for Defence. The team provides corporate-level services related to physical research infrastructure and science operations via small teams working in site agnostic service hubs.

The duties of these roles include, but are not limited to:

- Facilitate implementation of the DSTG estate and facilities plans by working with Divisions to plan for investment in facilities, laboratories and office accommodation and the acquisition and sustainment of research infrastructure assets.
- Oversee the delivery of research infrastructure projects at the program level and liaise with relevant stakeholders throughout the project life-cycle. Monitor and report on the progress of sponsor-funded projects and projects in the Estate Works and Capital Facilities and Infrastructure programs with a DSTG capability focus.
- Provide advice to Divisions on the Estate and Infrastructure Requirement (EIR) process and coordinate the development, prioritisation and approval of DSTG EIRs for inclusion in the Estate Works Program, ensuring they align with the DSTG estate and facilities plans.
- Assist with office accommodation at the whole-of-site level within DSTG footprints and work with Divisions to obtain and validate occupancy data and meet corporate reporting requirements.

**About our Team**
Research Technology and Operations (RTO) Division has a workforce of engineers and technicians, computational and digital science specialists and other professional staff who deliver a wide range of highly specialised research capability and innovative solutions which underpin the operations of DSTG. RTO’s work areas undertake a broad, on demand and dynamic array of functions to keep DSTG at the forefront of research and development.

RTO’s work areas include:

- Digital science and high performance computing and DSTG’s eResearch strategy;
- Nationally recognised and unique research engineering capabilities;
- Specialised research safety, resource management and security services to assure sovereign S&T capabilities for Defence; and,
- Development and implementation of DSTG’s research infrastructure strategy.

The Research Operations (RO) branch is responsible for operational business process reform and performance management of enabling services in DSTG - specifically, Research Safety; Research Security and Integrity; Research Infrastructure; Science Resource Management; and specialised Research Administration. RO delivers only those services that are unique to DSTG’s specific S&T requirements.

The RISO team is looking for team members who are passionate about their work and are skilled collaborators, contributors, communicators and team players to be part of our integrated workforce.

Key attributes and experience we are looking for are:

- Demonstrated experience in leading a diverse team in an agile and dynamic environment
- Experience in managing competing and changing priorities and an ability to problem solve at short notice
- Strong interpersonal and effective communication and listening.
- Training/qualifications or demonstrated experience in project management.
- Sound risk based decision making and judgement to provide expert policy advice and guidance

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