Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation

The Opportunity

• Are you an effective  business support person looking for your next challenge? 

• Support the operation of CSIRO’s Education & Outreach programs  

• Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation! 

CSIRO, in collaboration with CareerTrackers’ Indigenous Internship Program Limited, have been provided funds to design and deliver a national 10-year Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander female and female-identifying students from Year 8 through higher education and to graduate employment. The Academy is an investment in a generation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander female leaders, role models and game changers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. 

Working as part of a collaborative national team, the Business Support Officer will provide administrative and client services to support the effective operation of the Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy (the Academy).  

Your ability to build and maintain strong and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, families and other stakeholders along with your interpersonal and teamworking skills will be critical to your success in this role. 

Your duties will include:

• Establish, maintain and foster ongoing and culturally respectful relationships with schools, families, communities and stakeholders. 

• Understand and follow appropriate protocols when working and communicating with Aboriginal communities and Torres Strait Islander communities. 

• Support the planning and coordination of Academy activities including student recruitment, STEM Camps, student projects and National Assemblies. 

• Assist with the development and delivery of support materials and resources for Academy participants. 

Location: Negotiable – any CSIRO site across Australia 

Salary: AU$ 67k - $85k (pro-rata) plus up to 15.4% superannuation 

Tenure: Specified Term to 31 December 2026 

Reference: 90222 

To be considered you will need:

• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies, cultures and the issues affecting these cultures in Australian society as well as a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams, and online travel and finance systems.  

• Demonstrated ability to clearly convey information and ideas and establish effective interpersonal relationships with a wide variety of clients both internal, external and on-line.  

• Demonstrated ability to professionally handle sensitive and confidential information and use appropriate judgment and discretion. 

For full details about this role please review the Position Description. 

Eligibility

CSIRO considers the filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity/affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). 

The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with Australian Citizenship. The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. 

The successful applicant will be required to provide contact details of at least one Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Referee to confirm their ability to work and communication respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements. 

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

Tuesday 22 November 2022, 11:00pm AEST