Academic Coordinator, NSW - Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy (Identified Role - Indigenous)

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The opportunity

• ​​​​​​Would you like to contribute to the development of young Indigenous women in the STEM sector?
• Be part of a team working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young women
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation

CSIRO, in collaboration with CareerTrackers Indigenous Internship Program Limited, have been provided funds to design and deliver a national 10-year Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander female and female-identifying students from year 8 through higher education and to graduate employment. The STEM Academy is an investment in a generation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander female leaders, role models and game changers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

As the Academic Coordinator, you will act as a role model and provide guidance, assistance and support to female and female-identifying students participating in the Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy using a case management approach.  The work you will undertake exclusively supports young Indigenous women from ages 13-18 years of age. Your ability to build and maintain strong and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, families and other stakeholders along with your interpersonal and teamworking skills will be critical to your success in this role.

Your duties will include:

• Establishing, maintaining and fostering ongoing and culturally respectful relationships with schools, families, communities and stakeholders.
• Understanding and following appropriate protocols when working and communicating with Aboriginal communities and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Providing guidance, support and assistance to students participating in the Academy using solution-focussed, case management approaches.
• Work collaboratively with the STEM Academy team to develop and deliver support materials, activities and resources for STEM Academy participants, including attending Regional STEM Camps.

Location:  Negotiable – any NSW CSIRO site

Salary: AU$96,811 to AU$109,527 pa plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term until 30 June 2027

Reference:  99543

To be considered you will need:

Essential

• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies, cultures and the issues affecting these cultures in Australian society as well as a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Experience in working with or developing programs that support social and emotional wellbeing and educational outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people and/or a qualification in secondary education (any STEM areas), social work, youth work or psychology.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain strong and productive relationships and networks with young people, families, stakeholders, colleagues, and supervisors.
• This role has child safety obligations. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to obtain or provide evidence that they hold a working with children check prior to confirmation of appointment.
• A current class C Australian driver’s license and the ability and willingness to travel regionally and interstate as required.

Desirable

• Experience supporting young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander female students in educational settings.

CSIRO is an Equal Opportunity employer working hard to recruit world-class talent that represents the diversity across our society. As part of our commitment to achieve equity for women, this role is intended to constitute a special measure under section 7D of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) and preference will be given to Indigenous women applicants who meet the role criteria.

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

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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 21 April 2025, 11:00pm AEST