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The Opportunity

• Do you have experience Indigenous Talent Acquisition and Management?
• Lead a team of Indigenous talent specialists and support the delivery of our Indigenous Employment Strategy.
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s National Science Agency!

CSIRO is looking for a motivated and driven Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to deliver talent-based solutions to increase the representation of Indigenous people across our agency.

The Indigenous Talent Acquisition Business Partner will work with the Executive Manager, TA to partner, train and coach Talent Acquisition Team leaders and partners, Hiring Managers and other key stakeholders to deliver effective and consistent Indigenous Talent solutions across the agency.

You will lead a team of Indigenous talent specialists to deliver a range of Indigenous employment and talent programs and projects across the agency and will work collaboratively across Talent Acquisition (TA), People function, Indigenous Science and Engagement Program and CSIRO more broadly to implement the Indigenous Employment Strategy.

The Indigenous Talent Acquisition Business Partner is an active member of the Indigenous Science and Engagement team and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network and is expected to attend meetings and advocate for the needs of internal and external Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Your duties will include:

• Support the implementation of CSIRO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy, Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Science and Engagement Strategy.
• Actively contribute and participate in the CSIRO Indigenous Governance Framework to coordinate Indigenous Talent acquisition requirements across CSIRO. 
• Partner, influence and provide strategic advice to business leaders and Strategic Business Partners to understand current and future talent needs and opportunities that can deliver sustainable employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Act as the manager of the Indigenous Talent Team and have a sound understanding of Business Unit goals and activities.
• Act as a trusted advisor and demonstrate creativity in anticipating client needs and identify and adapt to changes in client needs and market changes.

Location: Negotiable – Any Australian CSIRO site
Salary: AU$121,455k - AU$142,321k per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified Term of up to 18 months (Parental leave cover)
Reference: 92650

To be considered you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing employment strategies that have delivered sustainable employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Collaborative approach to talent acquisition with specific focus on stakeholder and candidate management, communication, business requirements and budget constraints
• Demonstrated and proactive, solutions focused approach to managing individual and team contribution, with specific emphasis on alignment with CSIRO Talent guiding principles of being visible, easy to do business with, accountable, curious and collaborative.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

CSIRO considers the filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity/affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (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.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

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. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs, whether we are undertaking research, engaging with the public or nurturing future scientists in person or online. Source – CSIRO Child Safe policy 2023

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

04 June 2023, 11:00pm AEST