Diversity Inclusion

**Acknowledgement of Country**

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation.

**Role highlights**
- Lead programs that support inclusive workplace transformation and future workforce needs.
- Influence DIB strategy and benchmarks across a national, purpose-driven organisation.
- Engage widely across the People function and business to embed meaningful DIB outcomes.

**About CSIRO**

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.

**Eligibility**

**Role particulars**

**Location and office arrangements**:Canberra (Black Mountain), Melbourne (Clayton), Brisbane (Pullenvale/Dutton Park) or Hobart preferred, other major capital cities considered.

**Salary**: AU$114,219 - AU$123,605 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

**Tenure & work schedule**: Indefinite, full time (Options for part-time, job-share and flexible work arrangements can be discussed based on needs of role and individual circumstances)

**Reference**:100803

**The opportunity**

**Your high-level duties will include**:

- Co-developing and delivering DIB programs that enhance inclusion and workforce capability.
- Managing DIB governance, Working and Reference Group coordination and external benchmarking requirements (e.g. SAGE, AWEI).
- Supporting the evaluation of programs and strategies using data and evidence.
- Building partnerships across internal and external stakeholders to embed DIB practice.
- Identifying and integrating innovative DIB approaches and thought leadership into CSIRO’s ways of working.

**Essential criteria**
- At least 5 years’ experience delivering DIB or people-focused initiatives in complex organisations.
- Strong understanding of systems of exclusion, intersectionality, and inclusive program design.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, governance, and continuous improvement.
- Experience supporting DIB governance, reporting, and/or evaluation of initiatives, including experience in analysing organisational data, forming insights, and driving organisational change.
- A relevant qualification in HR, OD, DIB or related discipline.

Please note, Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed. For full details about this role, including all selection criteria and duties, please review the Position Description.

**Setting you up for success**

**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 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 wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.

**How to apply**

**Applications close**

Thursday 10 September 2025, 11:00pm AEST