Senior Manager Research Partnerships
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is inviting applications for a Senior Manager Research Partnerships which is a full-time position, classified at Level 6 (LE6). The closing date for applications is Thursday, 11 September 2025, 4.30pm (Bangkok time). A merit list will be drawn upon to fill future vacancies.
Click here for Position Description (PD) which also sets out specific skills and other qualifications.
How to Apply
Please complete your application through the Department’s application management system, eRecruit. Please visit www.thailand.embassy.gov.au under ‘Job Opportunity’.
Enquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Human Resources Unit at [email protected]
Selection Criteria
- Strong leadership and project management skills, including the ability to provide accurate and timely specialist advice, develop and implement strategic delivery plans for program activities, drive continuous improvement in delivery quality and efficiency, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, financial and administrative requirements, and risk management frameworks.
- Proven experience in engagement in policy dialogue and negotiation with senior level officials, including ability to liaise with senior representatives from Government, industry and civil society. This should include experience working with private sector and/or science, technology and research organisations in Southeast Asia aligned with CSIRO’s research priorities.
- Demonstrated professional expertise, knowledge or experience in brokering, facilitating or managing partnerships and supporting stakeholders, including ability to work independently, exercising sound judgment, professional expertise and knowledge within a remote team environment.
- Highly developed communication and presentation skills in written and spoken English and Thai for a variety of audiences.
- Tertiary qualifications in science, business, environment and sustainability, research and development, commercialisation or a related field.
Contract Conditions:
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Position: |
Senior Manager Research Partnerships |
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Position Number: |
BK11002 |
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Work Level Classification: |
LE6 |
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Commencement Salary: |
THB 94,919 per month* *Note: Thailand LES Salary Table – July 2024 |
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Department: |
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) |
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Date of Commencement: |
As soon as possible |
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Employment Period: |
Two years |
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Probationary Period: |
Three months |
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Place of Work: |
Australian Embassy, Bangkok |
Employment will be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment probity checks (including police checks) and a medical examination. The actual start date will be confirmed following the outcome of your probity checks and police checks, which will be carried out in Thailand, Australia, any countries where the successful candidate is a citizen, and any countries where the successful candidate has resided for 6 months or more in the past 5 years. Please note that costs for a police check in any countries other than Thailand must be met by the successful candidate.
For prospective expatriate employees, please note that all costs associated with the employee’s relocation to and stay in Thailand is the employee’s responsibility. This includes visa fees and costs to travel to Thailand. The employee will also be responsible for organising their own residential accommodation during their period of stay.
The Embassy can provide limited assistance to the employee and immediate family members (spouse and children) when requesting for Thai visa(s) and permit to stay.
It is the employees’ responsibility to obtain the relevant documents and ensure that they comply with immigration regulations that relate to their employment with the Embassy in Thailand. Prospective applicants are advised to investigate living conditions and costs. In considering this position, Australian applicants should make themselves aware of the Australian taxation arrangements for Australian citizens working overseas.
Please note that only ELIGIBLE applications will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and provided with feedback on the selection process, on request.