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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are Australia’s first scientists and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people we can make the impossible, possible.

We recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have made and will continue to make extraordinary contributions to all aspects of Australian life, including culture, economy and science.

The unique knowledges’ and science that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to CSIRO is invaluable.

We aim to be an employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through delivering respectful, adaptive, innovative and courageous programs that build sustainable employment opportunities for and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

We have opportunities across a wide range of roles and offer excellent training programs and career development opportunities.

View current opportunities at CSIRO or contact us to register your interest in future positions.

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Meet Mibu Fischer, a marine ethnoecologist with #TeamCSIRO. A proud Quandamooka woman, Mibu’s work helps build connections between First Nations communities and the research sector. This culminates in better environmental and social outcomes for those connected to the water.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment strategy

Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment goes beyond numbers. It involves nurturing lasting connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities at every level of our organisation and within our workforce.

Indigenous employment programs

Graduate Program

Our Indigenous Graduate program will strategically match Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander university graduates to science or enterprise services projects and teams that relate to their field of study and career aspirations.

Postgraduate Scholarships

We offer opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students to undertake postgraduate research degrees at CSIRO.

Indigenous Time at Sea Scholarship

The Indigenous Time at Sea Scholarship offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students the opportunity to join voyages of RV Investigator.

Indigenous Jobs Map

The Indigenous Jobs Map harnesses artificial intelligence to support Indigenous employment. It’s an interactive, free online platform facilitating alignment between prospective employers and the valuable skills and experiences of Indigenous workers.

Benefits

We know how important it is to balance community, personal and work lives. CSIRO offers a range of flexible work arrangements so individuals can thrive in the workplace.

As part of our generous leave conditions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional kinship relationships are a recognised group within all family related leave provisions, including sick and carers leave and compassionate leave.

We offer one day of paid NAIDOC leave per year, six days paid ceremonial leave over two years, and an additional 10 days paid ceremonial leave per calendar year may be granted.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff have access to a range of development and support including our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff network which meets once a month.

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