Community Engagement Analyst

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. 

Role highlights

• Draw on your strong organisational skills to manage multiple competing demands
• Enjoy collaborating with a variety of stakeholders in this key engagement analyst role
• Join our friendly team and provide essential project support at the Sparked AU FHIR Accelerator team at AEHRC

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.

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The opportunity 

CSIRO's Health & Biosecurity research undertakes world-class multidisciplinary science, develops relevant IP and deploys innovative solutions through our national and global networks to address the complexity and interdependencies of human, animal and environmental health and biosecurity challenges across Australia and the world.

The Australian e-Health Research Centre within the Health and Biosecurity business is a world-class centre undertaking research and development across health and biomedical informatics and health services. CSIRO’s Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC) is transforming the way healthcare is delivered and contributing to multiple projects undertaken within AEHRC and our partner organisations.

We are seeking a Community Engagement Analyst within the Sparked AU FHIR Accelerator team at the Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC). It is a dynamic and multifaceted position. It is a semi-autonomous role that will be supported by the Sparked Program Leads and the Program Director and is pivotal in fostering engagement and collaboration across diverse stakeholders to support the Sparked community initiatives. This role demands active coordination with the Program Leads and the program team to enhance the community engagement plan, develop and manage Sparked events, and plan and support internal and third-party events.

Your high-level duties will include: 

• Plan and manage key Sparked external and internal events from initial stages through to completion, including post-event wrap-up and reporting.
• Ensure the budget, financial reconciliation and all matters relating to the event and meeting costs and expenses are recorded and monitored.
• Support partners, liaise with and guide major third parties’ events in collaboration with where required.
• Maintain and grow strong relationships with all stakeholders and establish good and effective communication lines. 
• Assist with the implementation and delivery of stakeholder engagement, including meeting programmes, responding to relevant consultations, stakeholder mapping, and supporting managers in engaging communities. 
• Monitor and evaluate community and stakeholder engagement projects, providing ideas for continuous improvement. 
• Manage Sparked Membership Database, Engagement, Event Plan and all social media communication.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail and support all administrative tasks associated with the role. 

Role particulars

Location: Brisbane (Herston site) preferred; Open to Sydney

Salary: AU$114k – AU$123k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Specified term of up to 24 months

Reference: 100331

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential criteria

• Experience in a Community Engagement role or related field, with a focus on stakeholder/community engagement and community coordination.
• Extensive experience working in the digital health ecosystem, working with a wide range of clinical, government and industry stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of event planning and operations.
• Technical/logistical expertise and knowledge regarding specific function/s of event delivery and planning.
• Strong understanding of the digital health community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Ability to analyse stakeholder feedback and data to inform engagement strategies and decision-making.
• Flexibility to adapt strategies and approaches in response to changing stakeholder needs and organisational priorities.

 
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 the Talent Acquisition Partner and 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 that 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/ New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents residing in Australia. Appointment to this role is subject to the 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 a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrates your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close 

13 July 2025/ 11:00 PM AEST

We strongly encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications as they come through. CSIRO reserves the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date if required.