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- Leverage your passion for Indigenous Science and environmental research in an impactful role
- Be a leading voice in acknowledging the value of Indigenous science and knowledge systems
- Make a lasting change in CSIRO's commitment to improve collaborations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
You will establish and undertake a co-design process with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reference group to identify areas of mutual benefit and build opportunities for co-designed and Indigenous-led science.
You will contribute to establishing trusted relationships with Indigenous cultural knowledge holders, Indigenous organisations and relevant Australian initiatives, including ones related to Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property and Indigenous Data Sovereignty.
The project will review our policies and practices for the management and use of biological specimens and associated data, to identify any gaps in relation to CSIRO and national policies and international agreements.This is an opportunity to lead our step change to acknowledge the value of Indigenous science and knowledge systems and contribute to new ways of working and research. This work will contribute to CSIRO's commitment to improve collaborations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in transforming the Australian science landscape, towards a future innovation system, in which Indigenous science, governance, cultural knowledge and practice are acknowledged and interwoven with western science.Your duties will include:
- Leading and managing the Indigenous Science and CSIRO's national research collections and digital infrastructure project, including project management and planning, financial management.
- Working with multiple teams and stakeholders to co-design, plan and co-deliver the project, and then monitor and manage the establishment and effectiveness of the project.
- Establishing and providing support to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reference group and CSIRO project advisory group.
- Engaging with and establishing trusted relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge holders, communities and organisations to identify research opportunities which are determined by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders.
- Establishing relationships with relevant CSIRO stakeholders and business units who will provide guidance to the project and establishing and maintaining effective communication with key contacts.
- Establishing collaborative relationships with relevant initiatives (such as Australian Research Data Commons Indigenous data commons), where appropriate.
- Engaging expertise as required to support NRCA and ALA to deliver project elements, as appropriate.
- In conjunction with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples supporting initiatives aimed at focussing activities which address social and cultural acceptance of recognising and valuing Indigenous knowledge systems and science.
- Other duties as directed.
- A PhD (or equivalent) or managerial qualifications relevant to the delivery of science.
- Strong interest, or experience in Indigenous Science and an ability to provide, engage and communicate Indigenous knowledges and perspectives on work related projects and a demonstrated track-record of genuine consideration of Traditional Owners and Custodians as part of a project process and outcomes.
- Experience representing an organisation and/or research team in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and respectfully delivering against organisational objectives.
- Knowledge of research collections, or biodiversity digital infrastructure, or biodiversity/environmental science, or relevant area.
- Experience in leading effective science or technology teams, preferably multi-disciplinary teams, to develop innovative approaches.
- High-level written and oral communication skills, evidenced by advanced reporting, presentation and negotiation abilities.
- A proven ability to foster effective relationships, both within CSIRO and with external partners.
- Experience is working with frameworks and principles associated with Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property and Indigenous Data Sovereignty.
- Experience in working with external and internal reference or advisory groups.