Education & Outreach Officer

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Role highlight

• Work in a beautiful rural setting just outside Canberra
• Supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly collaborative environment
• Join CSIRO and support Australia's premier scientific organisation!

About CSIRO and CDSCC

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.

Under an Agreement between the Australian and United States Governments, CSIRO has management responsibility for the activities of NASA in Australia. The principal activity is the operation of the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) located at Tidbinbilla, some 40 km from Canberra. 

The opportunity

Are you passionate about space, science, and inspiring the next generation? CDSCC is seeking a dynamic Education and Outreach Officer to lead engaging face-to-face and written programs that showcase our role in NASA’s Deep Space Network at our Tidbinbilla site.

In this multifaceted role, you’ll:

• Deliver educational experiences to students and the public, highlighting CDSCC’s contribution to space exploration.
• Manage bookings, databases, and financial records to support school and adult group programs.
• Develop and implement policies and systems that align with organisational and regulatory goals.
• Promote STEM pathways by sharing science-based insights and inspiring future innovators.
• Support daily operations of the public visitor centre and retail space, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience

Be part of a team that connects Earth to the stars—while making a real impact here on the ground.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Delivering face-to-face, guided education programs for students from Yr3-12, and higher education students and adults.
• Interact with public visitors, providing support, information, and first aid assistance when needed
• Manage administrative tasks, including calendars, budgets, correspondence, and stakeholder engagement
• Oversee daily operations of the visitor centre, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and readiness of exhibits and gift shop
• Assist in planning and executing internal/external events and media-related activities
• Collaborate with facility staff to improve systems, resolve issues, and maintain clear client communication

Role particulars

Location: Tidbinbilla – Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, ACT

Salary: AU$69,710k - AU$92,738k per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus 15.4% superannuation plus Tracking Station Allowance $133.81 p/week (pro rata for P/T)

Tenure: Part-time (minimum 0.9 FTE)

Reference: 101394

As a successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential

• Relevant tertiary or equivalent relevant work experience in science communication, education and/or public outreach.
• Previous demonstrated experience with education programs in areas of astronomy and space science; and public speaking
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, database entry and database management
• A current driver’s licence.

Desirable

• Content creation for social media channels and platforms
• Website development and graphic design experience
• Qualifications or demonstrated relevant experience in astronomy, astrophysics or other areas of space science

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

Eligibility

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

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 Consultant as mentioned on the position description 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.

Child safety 

CSIRO is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy. 

How to apply

Please apply online and provide a CV and a detailed cover letter (maximum 2 pages), responding to each of the selection criteria in detail, that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. Please attach your selection criteria responses to your cover letter as one document.  

Applications close

30 September 2025, 11:00pm AEST

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