Indigenous Research Manager - Indigenous Knowledges and Collections, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Canberra (Ngunnawal), ACT preferred ▼
other locations may be considered

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

131000.00 - 153000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and culturally grounded professional to lead a nationally significant initiative that embeds Indigenous knowledge systems, governance, and data sovereignty principles into CSIRO’s National Research Collections Australia (NRCA) and the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA).

Job Responsibility:

Lead the delivery of an Indigenous co-designed research project within CSIRO’s National Research Collections and Digital Infrastructure project, including strategic planning, implementation, coordination, financial oversight, risk management, and delivery of outputs in line with reporting and governance requirements
Collaborate with the NCMI Science Director (as sponsor), Research Project Advisor – Indigenous Science, and the NRCA and ALA teams to co-design and implement project activities that centre Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, priorities, and governance
Support the effective operation of the established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reference Group, ensuring culturally respectful processes, timely provision of information, and integration of guidance into project decisions and deliverables
Coordinate and engage with the CSIRO project advisory group, ensuring strategic alignment across business units and facilitating input into key decisions regarding Indigenous governance, data, and collections

Requirements:

Demonstrated experience in leading culturally grounded projects or programs that centre Indigenous knowledge systems, community priorities, or cultural governance
Foundational understanding of IDSov and ICIP, and the ability to lead and apply these principles in science, research, or data contexts or a strong ability to learn and adapt
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, including demonstrated trust-based work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
Experience in managing multi-stakeholder or cross-disciplinary projects, with responsibility for delivery, reporting, and navigating complex policy, cultural, and scientific environments

What we offer:

15.4% superannuation
Flexible working arrangements

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 25, 2025

Expiration:
August 24, 2025

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Indigenous Research Manager - Indigenous Knowledges and Collections

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Canberra (Ngunnawal), ACT preferred ▼other locations may be considered

Category:Research and Development

Contract Type:Employment contract