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

• Use your procurement expertise to keep critical space operations running smoothly
• Be part of NASA’s Deep Space Network supporting missions across the solar system
• Join a dedicated team at the iconic Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

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.

About CDSCC

Located at Tidbinbilla, just outside Australia's capital city, the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) is one of three Deep Space Network stations around the world. Together, the three stations provide around-the-clock contact with more than 30 spacecraft, including missions to study Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto, comets, the Moon and the Sun. CDSCC supports ground-based spacecraft telecommunications as part of the international National Aeronautic Space Administration (NASA) Deep Space Network (DSN), under contractual arrangements between the NASA and Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). For more information on CDSCC, please visit: http://www.cdscc.nasa.gov

The opportunity

As a member of CDSCC’s Finance & Administration Team, you will support the delivery of essential business and administrative services that enable the Complex to operate efficiently.

Working under routine direction, the Purchasing & Procurement Officer coordinates procurement activities, manages supplier relationships, and ensures the timely acquisition of goods and materials that support CDSCC’s mission-critical operations.

Your duties will include:

• Respond courteously and efficiently to requests for your services, keep clients informed about progress and redirect requests to appropriate staff when required.
• Coordinate the local, interstate, and overseas purchase of items for the CDSCC.
• Processing purchase requisitions in accordance with established procedures in line with CSIRO’s procurement policies utilising both Maximo and SAP.
• Prepare and assist in the development of requests for quote and tender in collaboration with CSIRO Strategic Procurement and ensuing processes
• Liaise with team leaders and managers to ascertain purchasing requirements and be familiar with program area budgets.
• Review quotes to determine value for money.
• Track and manage the satisfactory completion of all purchase orders with suppliers and resolve discrepancies.
• Review suitability of stock items and determine appropriate supply chain solutions.
• Liaise with CSIRO finance to reconcile Maximo and SAP databases.
• Look for opportunities to generate improved solutions in work situations, trying creative ways to deal with routine problems and opportunities, and exercising initiative when applying established procedures.

Role particulars

• Location: CDSCC, Tidbinbilla. ACT
• Salary: AU$75k – AU$92k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation (+ $133 per week tracking station allowance)
• Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite, full-time. Options for part-time, job-share and flexible work arrangements can be discussed based on needs of role and individual circumstances.
• Reference: 101967

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Relevant qualification or equivalent relevant work experience in Purchasing and/or Procurement.
• Demonstrated experience as a Purchasing Officer, interpreting and applying purchasing policies, principles, processes, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands, establish priorities, organise tasks, meet deadlines and escalate issues when required.
• Demonstrated history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative working environment.
• Sound written, interpersonal and oral communication skills including the ability to consult with a range of people and recognise and respect confidential and sensitive matters.
• Experience using Maximo and SAP integrated software platforms.

For full details about this role, and all criteria, please review the Note: Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

Role eligibility

• Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens and 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. Please refer to the Position Description for details.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that individuals may have different needs, and we’re happy to discuss what adjustments to our process may help you feel safe, respected and able to participate fully. Please contact careersonline@csiro.au and let us know how we can support you.

Life, benefits 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.

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

9th December 2025, 11:59pm AEDT