Registrations of interest for the provision of Science Advisory Services, as Chief Scientist of Western Australia (Chief Scientist) opened Friday 18 October and close 5:00pm (AWST) Friday 29 November 2024.
About
After an illustrious 10 years, the tenure of the currently appointed Chief Scientist of Western Australia will end in June 2025.
The WA Government is seeking registrations of interest (ROI) for providing Science Advisory Services to the Minister for Science as the next Chief Scientist.
The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI) is coordinating the ROI and appointment processes. JTSI is seeking registrations of interest to identify potential candidates.
Interested parties may be invited to submit a quote for services in the future in accordance with the Western Australia Procurement Act 2020 and the WA Procurement Rules.
For more information about the role and ROI processes, read the information pack, below.
Registrations of interest from outside Western Australia are welcome, however, the appointed WA Chief Scientist will need to reside in Western Australia.
Registrations of interest close: 5pm (AWST) on Friday 29 November 2024.
About the Chief Scientist role
Show moreThe Chief Scientist provides Science Advisory Services to the Minister for Science and provides high-quality, independent, external advice to the WA Government on:
- Science, technology and innovation in Western Australia, including how science, technology and innovation can help diversify and decarbonise the WA economy and contribute more broadly to the wellbeing of Western Australians.
- Supporting the development of the State’s science and technology capabilities and performance, including advising the Minister on attracting talent and investment and new models of collaboration.
- Advocating for WA as a science and technology leader nationally and internationally.
- Promoting science and technology across government, community and business, including inspiring young people and supporting diversity and inclusion in science and technology fields.
Key responsibilities
Show moreKey responsibilities of the Chief Scientist include:
- Supporting science and technology policy and planning priorities by working closely with senior leaders from industry, universities, research institutes and across government.
- Providing advice to the Minister and the WA Government.
- Attending forums, events and meetings with representatives of the science and technology community across academia, industry and government to support the formulation of advice.
- Representing WA and contributing to national thinking on science through participation in the Forum of Australian Chief Scientists.
- Chairing the assessment panels for the annual Premier’s Science Awards.
- Participating on advisory committees or evaluation panels where there is a role to provide independent scientific advice to the WA Government.
For full details of the scope, responsibilities and terms of engagement of the Chief Scientist please refer to the Chief Scientist of Western Australia: Registration of Interest Information Pack, below.
Registering your Interest
Show morePlease use the form provided to summit your ROI.
You will need to provide:
- A covering letter (up to 3 pages) demonstrating your skills, knowledge and experience and your ability to meet the eligibility criteria.
- A curriculum vitae of a maximum of 4 pages, including details of your qualifications, work experience, skills, publications and achievements.
