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

The Opportunity

• Support multiple water and environmental research projects in the Water Security Program
• Coordinate complex multi- and trans-disciplinary projects with a variety of stakeholders
• Truly collaborative, inclusive and flexible workplace

CSIRO Land and Water delivers solutions for sustainable development and stewardship of land, water, ecosystems and communities, valued at more than $12 billion in triple bottom line benefits. Through integrated systems research approach we provide the information and technologies required by government, industry and the Australian and international communities to protect, restore, and manage natural and built environments.

As the Research Projects Coordinator, you will provide coordination and support in development and management of water and environmental research projects in the Water Security Program in the CSIRO Land and Water Business Unit. You will provide project coordination, administration, project delivery leadership and support, while contributing scientific expertise in the water/environmental science domain. The position includes establishing and maintaining research partnerships for new and existing projects, managing and monitoring project progress, coordinating internal and external workshops / events, contributing to and communicating research outcomes. The role will support the delivery of high-impact external projects such as the Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative (NRRI) Project funded by the National Emergency Management Agency, and the wider inter-disciplinary efforts of Land and Water in water science, policy, and management.

Your duties will include:

• Project coordination leadership of complex multi- and trans-disciplinary projects, with domestic government, academic, industry and community partners.
• Supports the Project leader in setting up and maintaining effective and efficient work teams and manage performance and resources, to achieve objectives.
• Sets up and maintains procedures and practices for project material including meeting notes, and document and data management.
• Provide expertise in their related domain of water/environmental science.
• Communicate research outcomes and project findings with stakeholders and peers in written and oral media.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with all staff, clients and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s reputation.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team to carry out tasks in support of CSIRO’s scientific objectives.

Location:  Canberra preferred

Salary:  AU$102k – AU$111k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure:  Indefinite

Reference:  89365

To be considered you will need:

• Relevant experience in coordinating large, multi-stakeholder projects, with a preference for experience in water and/or environmental science.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with domain experts such as technologists, hydrologists, ecologists and social and economic researchers to deliver research and impact.
• A relevant trade certificate/diploma/bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience and evidence of expertise in own scientific domain.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and coordination to deliver high-quality project outputs on time and to budget, ensuring compliance with both internal and external requirements.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple and often competing priorities and challenges as they arise, often under tight timeframes.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and using Project Management Plans and Tools with a high level of IT competency, including demonstrated experience with MS Office products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience in planning and delivering internal and external workshops and events.

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

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

To enter a CSIRO site, CSIRO will require you to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or show a valid medical exemption from vaccination). If you are unable to meet this requirement, then you must return a positive  result on a Rapid Antigen Test (within 48 hours prior to attending site) and wear a face mask whilst on the CSIRO site. These requirements apply if you are attending a CSIRO site as part of a recruitment process.

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

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

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

26 Oct 2022, 11:00pm AEST/AEDT