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 our Child Safe Policy . The opportunity Are you passionate about embedding Indigenous knowledge systems and sovereignty into national science systems? Lead a transformative initiative supporting Indigenous leadership, governance, and data sovereignty in biodiversity collections and digital infrastructure Join CSIRO - Australia's leading scientific research organisation 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). As the Indigenous Research Manager - Indigenous Knowledges and Collections, you will oversee the delivery of a major project co-designed with an established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reference Group. You will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to guide the ethical integration of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDSov) principles into collections policy, governance, and practice. Working closely with Indigenous Science and Engagement, Legal, and biodiversity teams, your role will focus on strengthening relationships, aligning project activities with national and international policy frameworks, and identifying opportunities for mutually beneficial research partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You will also support the identification of cultural capability gaps across teams and work in partnership with internal experts to guide appropriate development. This is a research leadership opportunity to shape how Indigenous knowledges are respected, protected, and embedded within Australia's science infrastructure and to contribute to a future where Indigenous perspectives are integral to biodiversity research and data systems. The key duties of the position include Your duties will include: 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. Location: Canberra (Ngunnawal), ACT preferred; other locations may be considered with hybrid working options available. Salary: AU$131K - AU$153K per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus 15.4% superannuation Duration: Specified Term until 30 June 2027 Full-time (preferred), however part-time and flexible working arrangements may be considered Reference: 100614
