Project Officer - Indigenous Science and collections, CSIRO

CSIRO

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

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

96811.00 - 109527.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking an Indigenous Research Project Officer to provide high-level coordination, administrative and project support for a national Indigenous Science initiative within CSIRO’s biodiversity and digital infrastructure platforms, specifically across the National Research Collections Australia (NRCA) and the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA). This project supports CSIRO’s commitment to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, voices, and leadership into national research infrastructure and environmental science.

Job Responsibility:

Providing coordination, administrative, and project management support across all stages of the Indigenous Science initiative
Supporting the operation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reference and advisory groups, including logistics, agenda setting, and record-keeping
Assisting in building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous communities, Elders, and organisations to support co-designed and Indigenous-led research
Contributing to the development of culturally appropriate data practices by supporting awareness of Indigenous Data Sovereignty and assisting with the review of data governance frameworks in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

Demonstrated experience in project coordination or administrative support, including scheduling, meeting support, and managing competing priorities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
A genuine interest in Indigenous knowledge systems, cultural engagement, and Indigenous-led science
Experience working in or supporting project governance structures, such as advisory groups or working groups, including organising meetings, preparing materials, and documenting actions or decisions

What we offer:

15.4% superannuation
Flexible working arrangements
Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 04, 2025

Expiration:
August 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Project Officer - Indigenous Science and collections

CSIRO

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

Category:Research and Development

Contract Type:Employment contract