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Location: Sydney, NSW, AU | Townsville, QLD, AU | Adelaide, SA, AU | Hobart, TAS, AU | Brisbane, QLD, AU | Canberra, ACT, AU | Melbourne, VIC, AU | Cairns, QLD, AU | Newcastle, NSW, AU

Company: CSIRO

Acknowledgement of Country

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CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.

The opportunity

• Supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 
• Innovative and collaborative workplace with fantastic flexibility 
• Join CSIRO - Australia's premier research organisation 

The primary responsibility of the role will be to work with internal and external partners/stakeholders to build a more evidence-driven STEM education ecosystem using an implementation science approach. The position will work towards systemic change within the STEM education ecosystem by employing methods and strategies that facilitate the uptake of evidence-driven practice, programs, and policies, including embedding data and evaluation tools, processes, frameworks and technology.

The role is part of a national team and will work closely with the other team members and across the CSIRO Education and Outreach business unit.

Your duties will include:

• Work with internal and external stakeholders in the STEM education ecosystem to facilitate the uptake of evidence-based STEM education and learning policies, programs, and practices.
• Help identify and address barriers that hinder the adoption and scalability of evidence-based STEM education interventions and models.
• Focus on bridging the gap between research and evaluation findings and practical application in a STEM education context.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a longitudinal student data system, including applying implementation science lessons.
• In collaboration with stakeholders, develop and share practical guides, resources, and tools to assist in achieving a more evidence-driven STEM education ecosystem.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Location: Capital cities, Newcastle, Townsville, Cairns

Salary: AU$110k - AU$119k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term until 31 December 2027

Reference: 98021

To be considered you will need:

Essential

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

1. Relevant diploma/bachelor’s or advanced degree or equivalent relevant work experience in implementation science, or a related field.
2. Ability to manage complex projects with diverse stakeholders.
3. Demonstrated experience liaising with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve objectives on time and within budget.

Desirable

1. Knowledge and experience in STEM education data or research or evaluation projects.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

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

The successful candidate will be required to obtain or provide evidence that they hold a working with children check prior to confirmation of appointment.

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.

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..

Please address the Essential selections criteria in your cover letter.

Applications close

Sunday 27th of October 2024, 11:00pm AEDT

Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed,

Please consider applying as soon as possible.