Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) Support Officer (Identified Role - Indigenous)

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The opportunity 

• Support CSIRO’s partnership with the Wajarri Yamaji community under the Indigenous Land Use Agreement.
• Contribute to meaningful collaboration connecting culture, community, and world-class science.
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation!

At CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, we are proud to work alongside the Wajarri Yamaji, the Traditional Owners and Native Title Holders of the land on which the Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara, the CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory is located. The Wajarri Yamaji gifted this name, meaning “sharing sky and stars” in the Wajarri language, in recognition of our shared connection to the land and the skies above.

The observatory hosts world-class radio telescopes and is home to the SKA Observatory's (SKAO) SKA-Low telescope, one of the most significant global scientific projects currently under construction.

We are seeking an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) Support Officer to assist CSIRO in fulfilling its commitments under the ILUA and the associated Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP). This role is central to ensuring respectful engagement, compliance, and the successful implementation of shared obligations between CSIRO, the Wajarri Yamaji Aboriginal Corporation (WYAC), the Australian Government Department of Innovation, Science and Resources (DISR), and the SKAO.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting the ILUA Manager and Site Entity team to identify, plan and deliver ILUA obligations, as well as benefits and opportunities for the Wajarri Yamaji People.
• Leading the day-to-day coordination and administration of training, including planning, record keeping, catering, reporting, and financial coordination to ensure all ILUA obligations are met.
• Providing high-level project support to the ILUA Manager, Site Entity team and Communication Lead - Site Entity and SKA project, ensuring effective documentation, and communication across Site Entity and broader CSIRO teams.
• Facilitate and coordinate activities between the ILUA Manager, Site Entity team and members of the Wajarri Yamaji community, including event and meeting logistics, agenda preparation, note-taking, action tracking, and follow-up communication.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate project records, including engagement logs, milestone tracking, financial documentation, and cultural guidance notes, in alignment with CSIRO’s data and privacy standards to track compliance obligations from the ILUA and CHMP.

Location:  Perth/Boorloo (Kensington), WA (Whadjuk Noongar Boodja)

Salary: AU$100k - AU$113k + 15.4% superannuation

Duration:  Specified Term of 3 years

Reference: 101564

To be considered you will need:

• Demonstrated experience supporting a diverse, multidisciplinary team working in a complex environment.
• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, Elders, and organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality project coordination and administrative support, including scheduling, meeting facilitation, record-keeping, and managing multiple tasks across timelines and priorities.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret procedures, evaluate options, and seek appropriate guidance to deliver project outcomes effectively.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the MS Office 365 suite, including Teams, and business systems such as for travel bookings, purchasing/procurement, expense reconciliation and records management.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work independently within a small, close-knit team.

For details about who to contact and for more information, please view 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 applicant will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

The successful candidate will be required to provide contact details of at least one Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Referee to confirm their ability to work and communicate 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.

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.

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. 

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How to apply

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications close

30 November 2025, 11:00pm AEDT