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 impactful ICT and digital projects supporting world-class science
• Work in a collaborative, flexible environment that values people and innovation
• Drive meaningful change across a diverse portfolio of modern, organisation-wide initiatives

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

CSIRO’s Information and Technology (IMT) business unit is delivering an ambitious program of work to support the organisation’s strategy, ensuring staff have seamless and secure access to the tools and systems that enable world-class science.

IMT manages a broad ICT environment spanning enterprise systems and specialised high-performance computing, and its project managers lead both ICT-focused initiatives and research projects with significant digital components. We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager who can lead, inspire and empower teams, unify stakeholders, and navigate challenges to deliver successful outcomes.

Working within CSIRO’s project management framework, you’ll manage multiple complex IT projects in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that values adaptability, strong relationships and sustainable long-term results.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Plan and manage multiple, and complex, projects using methodologies appropriate to the project and the context (i.e. agile, kanban etc)
• Deliver projects to scope, budget, schedule and stakeholder expectation with appropriately mitigated risks
• Support, mentor and enable team members to do their best work
• Identify and manage project risks and issues and escalate any that may impact delivery
• Facilitate the creation, review and stakeholder acceptance of project management products and deliverables
• Lead change management associated with the delivery of projects
• Effective transition of new products or services into the business-as usual environment
• Have an innovative approach and continuous improvement mindset on project management processes, leading and contributing positively to process improvement changes
• Communicate openly, effectively and respectfully with all staff, clients and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s reputation
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary, often regionally dispersed team, and business unit(s) to carry out tasks in support of the program objectives
• Adhere to the spirit and practice of CSIRO’s Code of Conduct, Health, Safety and Environment plans and policies, Diversity initiatives and Zero Harm goals
• Other duties as directed by CSIRO

Role particulars

Location and office arrangements: All Australian Capital cities with CSIRO site considered – Hybrid working available 1-3 days on site

Salary: AU$135,571 - AU$158,863 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus up to 15.4% superannuation

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

Reference: 102127

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential criteria

1. Demonstrated experience with a minimum of 5 years in project management within the ICT sector including management of multiple projects simultaneously
2. Demonstrated success in delivering projects to scope, budget, schedule and stakeholder expectation
3. Applies sound judgement in relation to resolving project delivery issues
4. Effective transition of new products or services into the business-as-usual environment.
5. Displays effective communication skills with all staff, clients and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s productivity and reputation.
6. Experience working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary, often regionally dispersed team and business unit to carry out tasks in support of CSIRO objectives.

Desirable

1. Formal training in project management

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.

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 The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 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

15 January 2026, 11pm AEDT