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

• Support delivery of nationally recognised innovation programs that translate research into real-world impact
• Work with leading researchers, startups, and industry partners across Australia
• Be part of a collaborative team shaping Australia’s innovation ecosystem

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

We are seeking a Program Advisor to join our ON Team.

The ON Team delivers innovation programs, events and experiences that empower publicly funded researchers and SMEs to translate big ideas into real-world impact. Our flagship programs, ON Prime and ON Accelerate, build the skills, networks and pathways needed to move research from concept to impact.

As the ON Program Advisor, you will work closely with the Program Manager and Senior Program Manager to coordinate and support the delivery of these programs. You’ll play a key role in ensuring a high-quality participant and stakeholder experience, while contributing to continuous improvement across the program lifecycle.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Coordinating delivery of multiple concurrent programs, including ON Prime and ON Accelerate
• Acting as a key contact for participants, mentors, facilitators and stakeholders
• Supporting virtual and face-to-face program delivery, including workshops, webinars and events
• Managing program logistics, procurement processes and contract administration
• Monitoring project financials, including tracking and reconciliation of budgets
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to develop and continuously improve innovation practice, tools, processes, and systems
• Capturing, analysing and reporting on program data to inform improvements
• Identifying and managing risks, issues and dependencies, with appropriate escalation

Role particulars

Location Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne (other locations negotiable)

Salary: AU$100k - AU$113k pa + 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term until 30th June 2027, Full-time
Flexible work arrangements available

Reference: 103199

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree (eg. Business, Science or Project Management) or equivalent relevant work experience in project or program management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of multiple concurrent projects and/or programs, including planning, coordinating logistics, and ensuring timely delivery of outputs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the management of project-related financials and procurement processes, including contract administration.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work autonomously, anticipate requirements and competing priorities, deal with ambiguity, and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
• Ability to collect, analyse and report on program and stakeholder data, using insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Highly developed stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• High-level problem-solving and judgement skills, including the ability to anticipate, identify and manage risks, and develop innovative solutions.
  
  Desirable:

• Demonstrated understanding of the Australian research and innovation landscape and the pathways for translating research into real-world outcomes.
• Experience in the design, management, and delivery of innovation programs.

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

Support and workplace adjustments
We offer a range of reasonable supports and workplace adjustments. Please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description if we can help you to equitably participate in our recruitment process or the role itself.

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 reach out to the contact on page 1 of the position description, to 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 Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents.

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

24th June 2026, 11pm (AEST)