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 . Child safety CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View ourC hild Safe Policy . The opportunity Are you passionate about Indigenous science, cultural knowledge, and building meaningful partnerships? Support the delivery of a national Indigenous science project across Australia's biodiversity and digital infrastructure platforms. Join CSIRO - Australia's leading scientific research organisation 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. The Indigenous Research Project Officer will play a vital role in keeping the project on track through planning, scheduling, governance support, and cross-team collaboration. You will coordinate the work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reference group and CSIRO advisory group, assist in building trusted relationships with Indigenous communities and knowledge holders, and support respectful, co-designed science and engagement processes. The role also contributes to broader systemic change, helping to ensure Indigenous perspectives are embedded into data governance, digital collections, and research policies. Working alongside Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers and engagement teams, you will help strengthen cultural capacity across the organisation and contribute to a more inclusive and collaborative science landscape. This is a meaningful opportunity for someone with strong coordination and communication skills who is passionate about Indigenous-led research, knowledge systems, and contributing to change in Australia's science sector. The key duties of the position include Your duties will include: 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. Location: Canberra (Ngunnawal), ACT preferred ; Other locations may be considered with hybrid working options available. Salary: AU$96,811 k - AU$109,527 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus 15.4% superannuation Duration: Specified Term until 30 June 2027 Reference: 100626
