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At CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, we work with 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.The observatory hosts world-class radio telescopes and is home to the SKA Observatory's SKA-Low telescope, a major global scientific project 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 ensures 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 dutiesAssist 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.Lead day-to-day coordination and administration of training, including planning, record keeping, catering, reporting, and financial coordination to ensure all ILUA obligations are met.Provide 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 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, engagement logs, milestone tracking, financial documentation, and cultural guidance notes in alignment with CSIRO's data and privacy standards to track compliance with the ILUA and CHMP.Location: Perth/Boorloo (Kensington), WA (Whadjuk Noongar Boodja)Salary: AU$100k - AU$113k + 15.4% superannuationDuration: Specified Term of 3 yearsReference: ******To be considered you will needDemonstrated experience supporting a diverse, multidisciplinary team in a complex environment.Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work respectfully 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 guidance to deliver project outcomes.Proficiency with the MS Office 365 suite, including Teams, and business systems 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.EligibilityCSIRO considers the filling of this position as a special/equal opportunity/affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act **** (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 a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.This role has child safety obligations.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and provide evidence that they hold a valid Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check prior to confirmation of appointment.Other informationFlexible working arrangements are offered.
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Diversity and inclusion: CSIRO is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and ensuring all staff feel supported.
About CSIRO: CSIRO is Australia's national science agency focusing on safe, impactful, and collaborative science.
Applications close 30 November ****, 11:00pm AEDT.
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