Indigenous Research Grants Projects Officer (Identified Role - Indigenous)

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The opportunity

• ​​​Do you want to support the development of Indigenous Science and Engagement Programs?
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation! 

CSIRO is seeking a motivated and driven Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Indigenous Research Grants Projects Officer to provide administrative and project delivery services to support the effective provision of research and development activities for CSIRO’s Indigenous Science and Engagement Program. This involves the development and implementation and/or administration of policies, systems and procedures that assist the organisation and the Indigenous Science and Engagement Program to deliver on Indigenous Research Grants Program, achieve their objectives and meet Government and regulatory responsibilities.

You will provide administrative support to the development, implementation and monitoring of CSIRO Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property procedures, Indigenous Data Governance and work with CSIRO’s Human Research Ethics Committee and Research Officer to embed Indigenous knowledges and perspectives as standard practice and throughout CSIRO standard operating procedures. You will also support the Senior Research Manager with broad administrative assistance including monitoring emails, drafting communications, planning and organising program meetings and travel.

Your duties will include:

• Administratively support the CSIRO’s Indigenous Science and Engagement Program to deliver the full pre-award and post-award life cycle grant activities
• Develop written procedural documentation, briefs and deliver basic policy and procedures relevant to pre- and post- award monitoring of a grants program
• Assist with the successful delivery of key activities that support outcomes within the Indigenous Research Grants Program
• Manage, work with and store sensitive and confidential information, including but not limited to personal and/or financial information.
• Support the Science and Engagement Program to maintain, build and sustain positive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders including internal Indigenous staff and researchers.

Location:  Brisbane or Canberra. However, other locations may be considered

Salary: AU$73,567 to AU$93,630 plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure:  Specified term until 30 June 2026  

Reference:  97562

To be considered you will need:

• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications including Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams.
• Strong communication skill with an ability to clearly convey information and ideas in written and verbal form.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands; establish priorities; organise tasks and meet deadlines and escalate issues when required.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property, Indigenous Data Governance and Human Research Ethics principles.
• Demonstrated history of effective collaboration in a geographically dispersed team environment, with the ability to work autonomously, and a history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment.

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.

Candidates will also 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 communication respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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

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

Monday 24th February 2025, 11:00pm AEST