Job Description

Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation

Role highlights

• Lead cyber change initiatives which enable the delivery of critical technology services
• Embed and uplift IT systems and processes to support CSIRO’s cyber strategic priorities
• Join a high-performing team delivering critical ICT and cyber programs across CSIRO

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

The opportunity

Join CSIRO Information Management and Technology (IMT) team to support cutting-edge scientific research at CSIRO. As part of IMT, you’ll help deliver critical ICT, scientific computing and application services that underpin CSIRO’s strategic objectives.

As the IMT Change Management Specialist, you’ll lead organisational change activities to support the delivery and adoption of IMT services across multiple, concurrent projects.

Working in an agile-paced environment, you’ll collaborate with a small team of change professionals within IMT to support delivering effective outcomes and stakeholder engagement.

High-level duties include:

• Navigate complex projects and changes involving multiple stakeholders spanning executive sponsors, senior leaders as well as impacted groups across CSIRO.
• Undertake relevant change assessments to ensure that all project sponsors and stakeholders have a clear understanding of the people impact of changes brought about by IMT Projects.
• Development and implementation of change plans, including communications and transition plans, with project stakeholders, Unit Leaders, Line Managers, Staff and others.
• Work with the IMT Change Manager Team Lead, other Change Management experts in IMT, IMT Executive, Service owners and project managers to actively consult and engage with CSIRO Leaders and staff to identify, plan and deliver change brought about by IMT projects.
• Working closely with colleagues in IMT to draft communications artefacts to support awareness and knowledge in relation to the IMT projects.
• Support the development and management of project support materials such as reference guides, videos, knowledge portals, intranet pages.
• In consultation with subject matter experts, assess the need for training and support the development and delivery of training materials.

Role particulars

Location and office arrangements: All Australian capital cities with CSIRO sites considered.

Salary: AU$118,102 – AU$127,808 per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Specified term to 30/06/2027

Reference: 103189

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or similar experience in a science or technology environment.
• Relevant Organisational Change Management training/accreditation (e.g. PROSCI) and demonstrated ability to provide high-level change management leadership at all levels of an organisation.
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges and methodologies to ensure change management can be effectively delivered in an organisation.
• High level of analytical and influencing skills to appeal to the interests of different teams and units to deliver the change management messaging (including communications and learning & development).
• Excellent written and oral communications skills to effectively communicate and influence staff at all levels within CSIRO and externally, with the ability to produce quality presentations, reporting, change and process documentation for end users.

• Adaptability and the confidence and ability to deal with ambiguity, and continually changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience working with government agencies such as CSIRO or experience working with research organisations.
• Experience embedding cyber security culture change programs.

For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Careers.online@csiro.au and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility

This is a security assessed position, applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens with the successful candidate being required to be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Baseline Security level.Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Child safety

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

How to apply

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close

25 June 2026, 11pm AEST