Indigenous STEM Education Specialist, Impact & Evaluation (Identified Role - Indigenous)

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The opportunity

• Are you passionate about embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Science, Knowledges and Perspectives into STEM education?

• Bring your expertise in evaluation, research, and stakeholder engagement to create genuine systematic change.

• Join CSIRO, Australia's National Science Agency!

We are looking for a dedicated Indigenous STEM Education Specialist, Impact and Evaluation to drive evidence-based change and strengthen Indigenous leadership in STEM education.

As part of a national team, the Indigenous STEM Education Specialist, Impact and Evaluation you will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, perspectives, and science into STEM education. Your role will focus on bridging the gap between research, evaluation findings, and practical applications in STEM education and help build models of meaningful community participation throughout STEM education monitoring and evaluation processes.

You will build and maintain respectful relationships and partnerships with Traditional Owners, Elders, community leaders, and local Knowledge Holders to support the co-design and implement evaluation frameworks, tools, and data systems to ensure they align with cultural protocols, respect for traditional knowledge, and support Indigenous-led solutions that drive systemic change in STEM education.

You will have the ability to work independently and take responsibility for resolving complex problems whilst influencing the decisions of senior stakeholders to amplify Indigenous perspectives in STEM Education and ensuring our systems meets the needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.

High level duties will include:

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to amplify Indigenous voices, perspectives, knowledges, and science to build a more evidence-driven STEM education ecosystem using an implementation science approach. 

• Help identify and address barriers that hinder the adoption and scalability of evidence-based STEM education interventions and models and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and share practical guides, resources, and tools to assist in achieving a more evidence-driven STEM education ecosystem that includes Indigenous Science, Knowledges and perspectives.

• Support an Indigenous co-design and implement evidence/evaluation methods approach that align with cultural protocols, respect traditional knowledge, and consider the unique context of Indigenous communities. 

Location: Capital cities including sites where CSIRO has a significant presence such as; Newcastle, Townsville, and Cairns

Salary: AU$114,219 - AU$123,605 p.a. (pro-rata for part-time) plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified Term (to 31 December 2027)

Reference: 98294

To be considered you will need:

Essential

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

• Relevant diploma/bachelor’s or advanced degree or equivalent relevant work experience in implementation science, education, program evaluation, Indigenous studies, data science, or a related field.  

• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies, culture and the issues affecting Indigenous peoples with the ability to communicate complex issues, including systemic barriers and historical contexts, in an engaging and constructive manner. 

• Demonstrated ability to respectfully engage, collaborate and amplify Indigenous peoples, voices, knowledges and perspectives, ensuring Indigenous self-determination is respected, recognised and upheld within the organisation. 

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain culturally safe relationships and support team’s and colleagues to embed Indigenous perspectives into their work, policies, and practices. 

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

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

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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

2 March 2025, 11:00pm AEST