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The opportunity

• Would you like to contribute to the development of young Indigenous women in the STEM sector?
• Work as part of a national collaborative team and be part of this leadership and growth program
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation!

CSIRO, in collaboration with Career Trackers Indigenous Internship Program Limited, has been provided funds to design and deliver a national 10-year Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy (the Academy) for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander females and female-identifying students from Year 8 through higher education and into graduate employment. The Academy is an investment in a generation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander female leaders, role models and game-changers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Working as part of a collaborative national team, you will contribute to the leadership and growth of the program with particular focus on the day-to-day running of the program through operational planning and reporting. The role works to support a team of Academic Coordinators to deliver the program and support cohorts of young Indigenous women from ages 13 – 18 years.

As the Team Leader, you will be expected to build and maintain strong and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, families and other stakeholders as well as provide support to the manager in the professional management of the program’s people, resources and activities.

Your duties will include:

• Establishing, maintaining and fostering ongoing and culturally respectful relationships with schools, families, communities and stakeholders.
• Understanding and following appropriate protocols when working and communicating with Aboriginal communities and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Providing guidance, supporting and assisting to Academic Coordinators to support students participating in the Academy using solution-focused case management approaches.
• Managing the program’s operational planning and processes, including monitoring performance and identifying issues and opportunities.
• Leading the co-design program elements and delivery relationships at local levels within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Managing staff and participate actively as a member of the Leadership Team.
• Contributing in a collegiate manner to strategic planning with the program and wider CSIRO Education and Outreach team to ensure opportunities for partnerships and engagements are developed and prosper.
• Assisting with coordinating reports and responses to internal and external requests e.g. requests for information.

Location: Negotiable, most Australian capital cities considered
Salary: AU$114,219 to AU$123,605 pa (pro-rata for part-time) + 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term to 15 July 2026, full-time or part-time
Reference: 98595

To be considered you will need:

Essential

• A strong demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies, cultures and the issues affecting these cultures in Australian society as well as a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Relevant experience and/or a qualification in secondary education (any STEM area), social work, youth work or psychology.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage a nationally dispersed team in order to accomplish objectives while displaying respectful behaviours and attitudes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate openly and effectively and to build strong relationships with staff, stakeholders and clients at all levels and across boundaries together with excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• This role has child safety obligations. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to obtain or provide evidence that they hold a working with children check prior to confirmation of appointment.
• A current Australian Class C driver’s licence and ability to travel, including interstate, as required.

Desirable

• Experience supporting young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander female students in educational settings.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

CSIRO considers the filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity/affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).
The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with Australian Citizenship. The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.


This role has child safety obligations. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to obtain and provide evidence that they hold a valid paid/employee (not volunteer) Working with Children/ Vulnerable People Check prior to confirmation of appointment.


The successful candidate will be required to provide contact details of at least one Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to be a cultural referee to confirm their ability to work and communicate respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

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How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

22 December 2024, 11:00pm AEDT