Through our core strengths in ecology, agricultural science, urban science, economics, social science and systems integration CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems (CSE) works in partnerships with industries, land managers, communities and policy makers towards science-based solutions that are both relevant and significant in the affairs of Australia.  Strong science combined with research and end-user partnerships are intended to ensure CSE asks the right questions and delivers meaningful and enduring outcomes to the people who govern, manage and live in Australia’s unique natural and built environments.  We are committed to scientific excellence, delivered at local, regional and national scales to ensure relevance and impact.  Our research expertise is increasingly delivered in an integrated way through landscape-based activities and partnerships with communities, industries and institutions.

By working with our partners in government, industry and the wider community we will continue to grow the positive social and economic impact we have on individual enterprises, and in rural, regional and urban communities.  While we aim to address the immediate issues facing our partners and clients, we also recognise an important responsibility to provide the scientific underpinning and stimulus to the national debate on the long-term sustainability of Australia.  Our pathway to impact lies in better practice and policy and in enhanced human and institutional capability at a range of local, regional, national and potentially international scales.

In this empowering role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make a significant contribution to the development of our research directions
• Establish and forge new research projects, teams and long-lasting partnerships
• Conduct your own research in areas of strategic importance to Australia's future
• Through high quality science and its impact, make a difference to those living in arid Australia

To be successful, you will have a strong science background, with the ability and drive to make an impact not only within the scientific community, but at management and policy levels as well. You will be challenged to build and maintain collaborations and relationships with our partners and stakeholders, as well as indentifying new avenues for growth and funding. Your demonstrated research commitment leading to the integration of biophysical processes into management impacts and policy responses, as well as regional economies, community governance and people’s livelihoods, will see you thrive in this unique and exciting role based in the middle of Australia's beautiful deserts.