Indigenous STEM Programs Lead, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Sydney ▼
Newcastle
Armidale
Parkes
Narrabri
Albury

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

114000.00 - 123000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

Lead the delivery of place-based, culturally grounded programs across Australia. Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation! CSIRO’s Education and Outreach (CEdO) team is on a mission to build Australia’s STEM capability through transformative, empowering learning experiences. Working in partnership with communities, industry and education sectors, CEdO delivers a portfolio of evidence-based programs that inspire curiosity, connect emerging talent, and foster equity in access to STEM careers. A key focus of this work is increasing engagement and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in STEM pathways.

Job Responsibility:

Leading and managing a culturally grounded, geographically dispersed delivery team, including staff onboarding, performance, wellbeing and development
Overseeing operational planning, budgeting, reporting and process improvement to meet program KPIs and contractual deliverables
Fostering respectful, strengths-based relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, schools, and partners
Supporting stakeholder engagement, community-led planning, and co-designed learning activities
Contributing to program strategy, design and evaluation, and enhancing team practices through coaching and continuous learning
Engaging with CSIRO’s broader Indigenous-led networks and leadership to support cultural governance, collaboration, and Indigenous advancement across CSIRO Education and Outreach

Requirements:

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. STEM, Education, Community Engagement, Program or Project Management) and/or equivalent relevant experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, engagement, or STEM pathways
Demonstrated experience in project and program management, including the ability to lead complex multi-stakeholder initiatives, prioritise and manage competing demands, meet contractual deliverables, and drive continuous improvement across geographically dispersed teams
A deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and community protocols, and the ability to work with cultural integrity, build trust, and engage respectfully and effectively with First Nations peoples and communities
Proven leadership capability, including experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff, managing team performance and wellbeing, and fostering a positive and accountable workplace culture
Demonstrated understanding of child safety obligations and a strong personal commitment to maintaining a culturally safe environment for young people, including following child safety practices and procedures, including holding a valid Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain prior to commencement)
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to support program delivery, relationship building, and place-based engagement and hold a current Australian Class C driver’s licence

What we offer:

15.4% superannuation
Flexible working arrangements
Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 04, 2025

Expiration:
June 25, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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Indigenous STEM Programs Lead

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Sydney ▼NewcastleArmidaleParkesNarrabriAlbury

Category:Education

Contract Type:Employment contract