Communication Advisor, Innovation Programs

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Role highlights

• Contribute your communication expertise to support cutting-edge science
• Flexible work arrangements available + 15.4% super
• Amplify the impact of CSIRO’s research and innovation
  
  

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

The opportunity 

We are seeking a Communication Advisor to support CSIRO’s Industry and Community Engagement team. The team delivers the marketing of a large portfolio of programs and initiatives, aligned with CSIRO's strategy to build Australia’s STEM capability, industry collaboration and commercialisation, now and into the future.

In this role, you will help position CSIRO as a pivotal force within the STEM landscape and as a key collaborator working to strengthen Australia’s national innovation system. You will develop and deliver marketing communication strategies to amplify the impact of our programs and initiatives.

If you’re a highly skilled communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for impact-driven work, we would love to hear from you.

Your high-level duties will include: 

• Building strong relationships across the organisation and within the Communication Unit, contributing to the delivery of CSIRO’s Communication Strategy and strategic goals.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to program delivery teams supported by the Industry and Community Engagement team, providing professional and strategic communication and marketing advice.
• Establishing and maintaining internal and external networks beneficial to the achievement of CSIRO’s goals.
• Delivering impact-driven marketing and communication strategies and campaigns that reach the education and innovation sectors, government agencies, external partners and the community.

Role particulars

Location: Any AU CSIRO location considered

Salary: AU$100k – AU$113k per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 17 months, Full-time 

Reference: 101728

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience in PR, journalism, communication or marketing. 
• Demonstrated proven experience delivering marketing and communication strategies, expertise and advice aligned to business objectives.
• Demonstrated experience managing integrated and creative communication campaigns, including developing content for digital audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills with a focus on negotiation and influencing to build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external contacts.
• The ability to work with and provide guidance to the Communication Unit as well as CSIRO’s senior managers and staff. 

 
For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description. 

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Sheridan Gerrard at Sheridan.gerrard@csiro.au to let us know how we can support you.  

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility 

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.   

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. 

How to apply 

Please apply online and submit CV and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that demonstrate your motivation and suitability for this role.

Applications close 

Sunday 23rd November 2025, 11:00pm AEDT.