We're an Australian Government corporate entity with a Board that sets our strategic direction and an Executive Team, led by the Chief Executive, that leads, directs, coordinates and controls our operations.
Minister and Board
CSIRO was constituted and operates under the Science and Industry Research Act 1949 and is responsible and accountable to the Commonwealth. CSIRO’s direction is set by the CSIRO Board and the CSIRO Executive Team.
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Board members
The Board includes the Chief Executive, who is appointed by the Board. Non-Executive members are appointed by the Governor-General. The Board is responsible for the strategic direction and performance of the organisation.
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Statement of Expectations
The Minister for Industry and Science provided this Statement of Expectations to CSIRO on 23 February 2015.
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Statement of Intent
The Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science provided the Statement of Expectations to CSIRO on 18 November 2016. The CSIRO Board responded with its Statement of Intent outlining how CSIRO will meet these expectations.
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Board Directions to the Chief Executive
The Chief Executive must act in accordance with any policies determined by the Board and any directions given to the Chief Executive by the Board.
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Board Charter
The Board Charter details the purpose, responsibility and accountability of the Board with a focus on direction, development, assurance and performance.
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Board Governance Document
The governance arrangements of the Board of CSIRO.
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Board Audit and Risk Committee Charter
The Audit and Risk Committee assists CSIRO and its Board in areas of risk management, internal control and compliance.
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Board People, Health and Safety Committee Charter
The People, Health and Safety Committee assists the Board to fulfil its governance responsibilities in relation to organisational development, people related activities and health and safety.
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CSIRO Board Science Excellence Committee Charter
The Science Excellence Committee supports the Board to fulfill its governance responsibilities as outlined in the Science and Industry Research Act 1949 (SIR Act)
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Australia Telescope Steering Committee Charter
The Committee assists the Board to fulfil its governance responsibilities through the provision high level advice on the ongoing delivery of radio astronomy capabilities for the nation.
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Marine National Facility Steering Committee Charter
The Committee assists the Board to fulfil its governance responsibilities through the provision high level advice on the ongoing delivery of ocean research capabilities for the nation.
Chief Executive and Executive Team
The Chief Executive is accountable for managing the affairs of CSIRO and is supported by the Executive Team to lead, direct, coordinate and control the operations and performance of CSIRO.
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Executive Team
CSIRO’s Executive Team is responsible for the development and implementation of the organisational strategy.
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Executive Team Charter
The members of the Executive Team, individually and as a committee, support the Chief Executive to lead, direct, coordinate and control the operations and performance of CSIRO. The Executive Team as a committee is the primary executive leadership body in CSIRO.
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CSIRO Executive Team Governance Document
The governance arrangements of the CSIRO Executive Team.
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Science Strategy Investment and Impact Committee Charter
The CSIRO Science, Strategy, Investment and Impact Committee (SICOM) is a sub-committee of the CSIRO Executive Team under the authority of the Chief Executive.
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Major Transactions Committee Charter
The Executive Team operates the Major Transactions Committee (MTC) to direct and control CSIRO’s involvement in major transactions and related matters and investment.