Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation CSIRO_2316016a-1ff3-4a25-a777-6d37ec2488efAustralia has a strong capability in scientific research and development that delivers ongoing economic, social andenvironmental benefits and provides science and technology solutions relevant to current and emerging national challengesand opportunities._d90dafc5-37c6-4b17-896c-78197c0a683eTo carry out scientific research for any of the following purposes:• assisting Australian industry;• furthering the interests of the Australian community;• contributing to the achievement of Australian nationalobjectives or the performance of the national andinternational responsibilities of the Commonwealth;• any other purpose determined by the Minister; [and] toencourage or facilitate the application or utilisation of theresults of such research._afd543de-92a8-4f4a-8964-c42f96a0a77aFocusWe address the major scientific challenges and opportunities for Australia with a focus on delivering quality science that makes a real difference to people’s lives.PartnershipsWe are part of the global scientific community and in strong partnerships with universities, other science agencies and industry we bring to bear the latest science discoveries and advances in technology to tackle the social, economic and environmental challenges that face Australia.Outward LookingWe are an outward-looking and unified One-CSIRO, making full use of our collective and diverse strengths and growing our impact and relevance as a trusted source of independent scientific advice that offers practical solutions in service to the nation.Unified One-CSIROGrowing ImpactService to the NationNational ChallengesBy addressing national challenges and opportunities faster and better, by accelerating and expanding our Flagships and by focusing on partnerships nationally and internationally, we will find new solutions to big problems in water, energy, climate, health, industry, and the environment._ba3c9a34-c5a0-425b-96d3-16a83d38a0d61Accelerating and Expanding FlagshipsGrow targeted National Flagships to more rapidly address key national challenges and opportunities._5b0ed923-ab3f-471c-b1dd-dc512ff402a31.1.1Aspiration: Grow targeted National Flagships to more rapidly address key national challenges and opportunities. Activities: • Water for a Healthy Country Flagship – Accelerate the WaterResources Observation Network for improved decision-makingaround Australia’s water• Energy Transformed Flagship – Expand the transport fuels area forcost effective and low-emissions energy security• Preventative-Health Flagship – Focus on the obesity program tohelp address the national obesity crisis including childhood obesity• Wealth from Oceans Flagship – Incorporate sustainablefisheries research• New Flagships – Establish the Climate Adaptation, Minerals DownUnder and Niche Manufacturing FlagshipsOutcomes: • Three new Flagships established and delivering in the targeted areas of climate change adaptation, minerals and manufacturing• Delivery of practical solutions from existing Flagships has been expanded, for example in the areas of low emission transport fuelsand childhood obesity• Flagships are increasingly efficient and effective in the delivery of their goalsGrowing Flagship CollaborationsAccelerate our delivery of Flagship goals by increasing the level of collaboration with world-leading research partners, both nationally and internationally._4980f4d2-b3f7-4e3b-928d-114970be0c931.1.2Aspiration: Accelerate our delivery of Flagship goals by increasing the level of collaboration with world leading partners, both nationally and internationally.Activities: • Increase collaboration across the National Innovation System tobroaden the scope of collaborative projects as part of existing andnew Flagship initiatives by:• Extending existing collaborative programs and other talentand industry focused initiatives• Broadening the CSIRO Postdoctoral Program and provide formore early-career high-achieving scientists and furtherdevelop our mid-career scientists• Creating a Smart Small to Medium Enterprise Program thatwill better integrate these enterprises in the delivery andutilisation of Flagship technologies.Outcomes: • An increased number of Australian students, mid career scientists, science leaders & international researchers working on major national challenges and opportunities aligned with Flagship goals• A wider impact from Flagship programs through broader collaboration, especially through Small to Medium Enterprise partnershipsBuilding Major PartnershipsBoost science capability to achieve more effective science and technology solutions for the Australian community, industry and the environment through targeted partnering, alliances and ventures._f68e517e-31c6-4a5e-8fab-ae6aef6c16701.2.1Aspiration: Boost science capability to achieve more effective science and technology solutions for the Australian community, industry and the environment through targeted partnering, alliances and ventures.Activities such as: • The Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research – A jointresearch operation with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology tounderpin national solutions to our climate change challenges• National security initiative – A CSIRO contribution to the PublicAgencies Collaborative Counter-Terrorism Program• Biosecurity network – CSIRO science underpinning the outcomes ofthe emerging Australian Biosecurity System• Square Kilometre Array – Intensify work with national and globalpartners to maximise outcomes for Australian science, industry andsociety from its engagement in the international program• Other focused activities such as – Energy alliances: engagement inthe Western Australia Energy Research Alliance, the Australian GasCentre and hydrogen technology cluster; partnership with theBureau of Meteorology around the Water Resources ObservationNetwork; Sports technologies: partnering with the AustralianInstitute of Sport to develop world leading and innovative solutionsfor our elite athletesOutcomes: • An increased number of strategic research partnerships, delivering solutions to national challenges and opportunities• Technologies are developed and deployed more quickly and effectively to Australian societyDeveloping Science Hubs through Co-locationsContinue to build nationally significant integrated clusters of science capabilities with others in the National Innovation System to facilitate the development of critical mass, to help enhance science delivery for Australia._b5998e77-1640-4d70-8d00-a71be3180f8d1.2.2Aspiration: Continue to build nationally significant integrated clusters of science capabilities with others in the National Innovation System to facilitate the development of critical mass, to help enhance science delivery for Australia.Activities such as: Identification of Science Hub opportunities – We will collaborate withother members of the National Innovation System to identify and buildexisting and new clusters around key capabilities, for example:• Minerals and Chemistry Precinct at Waterford, Western Australia• Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies – Mining cluster inPullenvale, Queensland• Clayton Consolidation – Niche manufacturing and climate sciencescluster in Clayton, Victoria• Tropical Science and Innovation Precinct – Tropical cluster inTownsville, Queensland• Australian Resources Research Centre in Western Australia.Outcomes: • Increased access to world-class research infrastructure by CSIRO, universities and industry results in more effectivescientific collaborations and delivery• Better and faster development and adoption of technology through additional physical co-location and partnerships• Improved alignment of capital investment to priority research areas• Operating and capital cost-efficiencies realised through sharing of research and support resourcesDiscovery and DeliveryBy focusing and strengthening our core science capability we will enhance the quality and the transformational potential of our science, while also improving the sustainability of our national facilities and collections. By improving our delivery of science through better business practices, accelerated adoption process and enhancing communication, we will also increase our impact in Australian society._dcd969da-d882-4cfa-92b2-2bf395375d632Progressing Science Direction SettingContinue to focus CSIRO’s science investment, capability development and performance in areas of greatest impact and relevance._9411398f-e88e-4466-9a47-3aaa8b6e4d632.1.1Aspiration: Continue to focus CSIRO’s science investment, capability development and performance in areas of greatest impact and relevance.Activities: • Embed science direction setting – Embed and improve the scienceinvestment mechanisms set up under the 2003-07 Strategyincluding building on cross-cutting science strategies (ie.manufacturing, bioeconomy, agricultural sustainability)• Capability development – Implement coordinated capabilityplanning and development (including skills renewal) to addresscurrent and future needs in support of science directions• Science excellence – Continue to develop mechanisms whichsupport and promote CSIRO’s scientific excellence forfuture impact• Whole-of-investment approach – Finalise integration of the ScienceInvestment Process with other organisational processes (includingpath to impact and market)• International engagement – Develop a more deliberate approachto international collaborationOutcomes: • Increased scale and quality of CSIRO science• Increased targeting of investment to develop scientific capability most relevant for Australia• CSIRO’s distinctive and complementary roles with other players in the National Innovation System is clearlyestablished and duplications minimisedBuilding Transformational Capability PlatformsEnsure long-term sustainability and future impact of the organisation by strengthening vital cross-organisational capabilities in transformational biology, advanced materials, computational and simulation sciences, and sensor network technologies.• Transformational biology – Combining human, plant, andanimal biology with genomics, phenomics, and whole-ofsystemapproaches• Materials science – Combining physics, engineering,chemistry and biology to develop the materials of the future• Computational and simulation sciences – Buildingbroad scale capability and applications across CSIRO’sdiverse areas of activity• Sensor network technologies – Transforming our abilityto monitor and control our environment_ed1669c7-0517-49fc-960b-e603f6ee696e2.1.2Aspiration: Ensure long-term sustainability and future impact of the organisation by strengthening vital cross-organisational capabilities in transformational biology, advanced materials, computational and simulation sciences and sensor network technologies.Activities: • Targeted capability renewal in four cross-organisational platforms• Transformational biology – Science programs that combine human,plant, and animal biology with genomics, phenomics and whole-ofsystemapproaches• Materials science – Building large-scale programs that combinephysics, engineering, chemistry and biology to develop thematerials of the future• Computational and simulation sciences – Develop broad-scalecomputation capability for diverse and practical applications forindustry and community• Sensor network technologies – Combine scientific expertise forlarge-scale deployment of sensor applicationsOutcomes: • CSIRO is prepared for, and can respond to, the next big Australian challenge or opportunity• Strong capability platforms (people, skills, networks, facilities) have been established in transformational biology, materials science, computational and simulation sciences and sensor network technologiesEnsuring Sustainable National Facilities and CollectionsManagement and delivery of national and international research infrastructure that underpins the CSIROand National Innovation System research portfolio._3d07e065-442d-4604-8bf6-9ba6d07e5efb2.1.3Aspiration: Management and delivery of national and international research infrastructure that underpins the CSIRO and National Innovation System research portfolio.Activities: • Australian Animal Health Laboratory – Build diagnostic capabilityand longer term sustainability for a safe Australia• Marine Research Vessel – Update ageing facility to address keyquestions of the marine environment• Australian Telescope National Facility – Operate Australia’s nationalradio astronomy facilities to position Australia for the SquareKilometre Array and in line with key partnerships (see 1.2.1)• CSIRO biological collections – Coordinate the management ofAustralia’s national biological collections, digitise them, andintroduce a sustainable model for long-term curation, research valueand opportunitiesOutcomes: • Increased and more widespread access to, and utilisation of, National Facilities and Collections• National research infrastructure continues to deliver long-term high-impact benefit to Australia• The National Facilities and Collections are financially sustainableDeveloping our BusinessA step-change improvement in our business relationships to ensure effective science andtechnology uptake, sustainably._9d12c5da-9175-4d96-aa02-1ea3dc8ce01f2.2.1Aspiration: A step-change improvement in our business relationships to ensure effective science and technology uptake, sustainably.Activities: • Relationship management – Embed a customer service culture anddevelop multi-level client engagement systems and networks• Build business development capability:• enhance our business processes, customer informationmanagement and networks for better decision-making,organisation-wide• Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the deployment ofbusiness development resources through skills developmentand training• International engagement – develop a more deliberate andfocused approach to international business engagement.• Small to Medium Enterprise engagement – Increase impact forsmall to medium enterprises through a range of support programsOutcomes: • Clients and key partners will have stronger and more productive relationships with CSIRO• Significant international connections will enhance Australia’s access to global research and technology• Substantive engagement with Small to Medium Enterprises will contribute to more effective technology adoption• CSIRO’s revenue streams from external engagement will growAccelerating Science and Technology TransferEnsure effective technology transfer to partners by developing flexible and fast adoption pathways._0492a58d-edf6-44d4-9fcc-a6767d45d8192.2.2Aspiration: Ensure effective technology transfer to partners by continuing to develop flexible and fast adoption pathways.Activities: • Business model clarity – Develop and use a whole-of-systemcustomised approach to the engagement model with our partners• Paths to impact – Develop a wider range of flexible deliverymechanisms for transferring CSIRO technologies to end users,in a timely, more transparent and effective way• Investment and Business Development interaction – Ensure closerlinkages between investment decisions and path to market plans• IP management – Create a principled framework for IP rights,protection and engagement with our partners, which is capableof adapting to sectoral needs• Commercialisation – Build from a strong foundation of improvedcommercialisation processes to increase impact and adoptionOutcomes: • Better and faster technology uptake and adoption, with corresponding increased satisfaction from our clients and partners• CSIRO’s reputation for effective delivery of quality S&T outcomes will grow as a result of enhanced knowledge management (including IP practices and promotion)• Appropriate returns from the transfer and commercialisation of CSIRO IP will continue to increase, for investment back into our scienceEnhancing CommunicationsPromote the contribution of science in driving innovation and support the delivery of societal benefit from CSIRO science._ab376f94-af5a-4993-94f0-9d0ffbc3a9a42.2.3Aspiration: Promote the contribution of science in driving innovation and support the delivery of societal benefit from CSIRO science.Activities: • Strategic Prioritisation – Align communication and marketingresources to assist in the achievement of enterprise goals and thedelivery of theme outcomes• Productive Partnerships – Actively position CSIRO as a responsive,collaborative and innovative global partner• Education and Outreach – Foster interest in science andunderstanding of its value in the Australian community• Science to Inform Decisions – Inform public debate on nationaland international science-related issues and provide input topolicy processesOutcomes: • The Australian community and education sector have an increased appreciation of the value of scienceand science-based solutions• CSIRO’s reputation is enhanced as an internationally-respected scientific enterprise and a source of trustedadvice to governments, industry and the communityOne-CSIRO FoundationsBy strengthening our enterprise and enhancing operational excellence, we will: foster an innovative, collaborative, and performance-based environment; develop and adopt common systems, structures and processes that support our matrix enterprise; and renew our focus on occupational health and safety._81ab7ab6-84ba-4a55-a5a4-9f8bc9d704cf3Nurturing our Innovative CultureFoster a safe environment where innovation, collaboration, flexibility and performance flourish._a93fd477-9429-446b-8176-1cb7e90d51873.1.1Aspiration: Foster a safe environment where innovation, collaboration, flexibility and performance flourish.Activities: • Clarification of Values and Actions – Articulate what we value atCSIRO and the behaviours to successfully implement our strategy• Align performance and recognition processes – Clarify what wevalue and our behavioural expectations and incorporate these inour performance management, rewards, consequences andrecognition systems• Increase organisational agility – Maximise our capacity to deliverwide ranging outcomes• Corporate responsibility programs – Move to the next level inHealth, Safety and Environment practices to ensure a safe, healthyand environmentally responsible enterprise• People Development – Building the excellence of our workforcethrough proactive recruitment and retention, career and leadershipdevelopment and diversityOutcomes: • Staff are clear about their roles and responsibilities and how their individual actions deliver to CSIRO’s objectives• Everyday behaviours reflect our six key messages, core purpose and what we value at CSIRO• CSIRO acts as an innovative, collaborative, outcome focused and outward-looking organisation• Customers see a fully consistent and coherent approach by CSIROWorking Effectively and Efficiently in our EnterpriseUtilise common systems, structures and improved processes to support our matrix operations and optimise the use of our facilities, equipment and information assets._da7d8a45-4eaa-4f4a-8218-cdea0008a7033.1.2Aspiration: Utilise common systems, structures and improved processes to support our matrix operations and optimise the use of our facilities, equipment and information assets.Activities: • Implement the ‘matrix’ environment – Define and implementCSIRO’s matrix roles, responsibilities and accountabilities• Capability management – Clear and consistent processes formaintaining and building essential capabilities• Next-generation information management – Improve utilisation ofdata and information assets for science data/information; projectsand portfolios; people, technology and infrastructure assets• Enterprise processes – Delivering organisation-wide systems andprocesses that increase the effectiveness and efficiency of supportservices, including the Business Processes and EnablingTechnology Replacement (BETR) program• Project management – Refine and ensure full implementationof CSIRO’s approach to project management• Coordinated change programs – Ensure a coordinated approachto implementation of critical change initiativesOutcomes: • Smoother and more effective operations of our core business, with reduced transaction costs• Clarity for staff around performance expectations, with corresponding quality and transparent performance management• Continuously increasing cross-disciplinary work in CSIRO• Safer, healthier and more environmentally responsible research programs2007-01-012011-12-312010-02-08http://www.csiro.au/files/files/pfet.pdfArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com