Statement of Expectations index
Minister’s Statement of Expectations | Page |
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Drive innovation and technology development. Foster a strong science and research base | Objective 1: Conduct and encourage the uptake of world-class scientific research |
Apply science and technology and resolve national challenges to benefit all Australians | |
Maintain position as a world leader and progress key policy objectives | |
Resolving national challenges for a competitive Australia | |
Work collaboratively across the science, research and innovation system, including with industry and research agencies, to ensure research aligns with emerging priority areas | |
Advancing the Government’s policy priorities | |
Play a central role in translating science and technology into products and services that benefit Australia and enhance productivity, prosperity and quality of life | |
Working collaboratively to advance Australian industry | |
Increase collaboration and innovation performance with businesses, engage with the Chief Scientist of Australia and Government initiatives, including the Industry Growth Centres Initiatives, Entrepreneurs’ Programme and Cooperative Research Centres | |
Work with the best global researchers and companies, leverage international relationships and make Australia attractive to global companies | |
Partner with the Australian Space Agency on scientific research, technology and translation elements to support the Australian Civil Space Strategy | |
Managing research infrastructure and national facilities | |
Maximise use of major research infrastructure. Encourage industry access and use | Function 3.1: Ensure utilisation of national facilities and collections |
Translation of research and commercialisation | |
Help bridge the gap between Australia’s R&D and industry outcomes. Support SMEs | Working with SMEs to develop capability and support innovation |
Update on progress of the CSIRO Innovation Fund and SME Connect | |
Maintain an intellectual property and research translation framework to support commercialisation of outcomes | Encouraging or facilitating the application or utilisation of results |
Embracing the digital economy | |
Support Australia’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities | |
Comply with Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Four Cyber Security Mitigation Strategies | Embedding security into all information management technology services |
Enhance Australia’s preparedness and resilience to cyber security threats (Data61) | |
Promoting STEM careers and STEM equity | |
Continue promoting STEM careers, equity and awareness | |
Identify STEM skills gaps from Australia’s transition to a digital economy | Objective 2: Mobilise and develop the best talent for the benefit of Australia |
Driving your organisation’s performance | |
Legislative requirements | |
Review performance measures consistent with legislation and Commonwealth funding | |
Sustainable operations | |
Ensure CSIRO’s long-term operational and financial sustainability | |
Agency staff and health | |
Drive scientific excellence by providing training and appropriate incentives | Function 4.1: Ensure a vibrant, safe and positive culture in CSIRO |
Provide a safe and positive working environment; reduce workplace injuries | |
Develop appropriate risk management policies and protocols | |
Communication of CSIRO’s science and research | |
Promote CSIRO’s scientific work. Ensure publications are openly available | |
Working with my department and office | |
Work closely with the department, including development of metrics | |
Keep Minister and department informed | |
Develop Corporate Plan and Annual Report |
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