Indigenous Research and Engagement Lead, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Negotiable

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

114000.00 - 123000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

CSIRO’s Indigenous Science and Engagement Program (ISEP) is committed to respectful partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and embedding Indigenous perspectives across our research. We are currently seeking an Indigenous Research and Engagement Lead (Identified) to support this work by contributing expertise, cultural guidance, and strategic engagement across a portfolio of research projects.

Job Responsibility:

Contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of CSIRO’s Indigenous Science and Engagement Programs across the organisation
Actively co-lead or support research projects by embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, methodologies, and cultural protocols into scientific design and delivery
Build capacity within research teams by enhancing cultural capability and improving understanding of ethical Indigenous engagement
Build trusted, long-term relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, cultural knowledge holders, and organisations
Raise the visibility of CSIRO’s Indigenous research and science through internal and external communication
Produce gap analyses and insights for senior leadership regarding barriers, risks, and opportunities in Indigenous science delivery
Operate with creativity, initiative and limited direction, while ensuring alignment with the goals of Indigenous peoples and CSIRO’s IS&EP

Requirements:

Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant demonstrated experience in Indigenous research, Indigenous engagement, Indigenous science, or a related field
Proven ability to proactively identify, build and maintain strategic, trusted relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations, and cultural knowledge holders and an ability to navigate protocols with integrity, respect, and accountability
Demonstrated ability to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and perspectives into research processes and outcomes and a track record of supporting or co-leading Indigenous-led initiatives
Experience representing an organisation and/or research team in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and respectfully delivering against organisational objectives
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex and dynamic environment, adapt quickly and proactively to manage, re-prioritise multiple tasks, build relationships with internal and external stakeholders with an ability to influence and coach others to achieve organisational objectives
High-level written and oral communication skills, and strong judgement and problem-solving skills and an ability to work autonomously at times
Willingness and ability to travel to regional or remote areas across Australia to meet with communities and support projects on Country

What we offer:

15.4% superannuation
Flexible working arrangements

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 15, 2025

Expiration:
July 13, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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Indigenous Research and Engagement Lead

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Negotiable

Category:Research and Development

Contract Type:Employment contract