CSIRO Job Opportunity: Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Officer

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The Opportunity

Play a strategic role in the development and implementation of the Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) strategy for the Next Generation Graduate Program (NGGP). Support the team and partners in student recruitment and retention efforts.

In collaboration with thought leaders and domain experts, lead the development and implementation of NGGP AI and Emerging Technologies hybrid short courses. Collaborate actively to provide insights for the student experience for Next Generation Graduates Program students and the D61 PhD students. Join an innovative, diverse, agile, and high-performing Program team.

About the Next Generation Graduates Program

The Next Generation Graduates Program funds national scholarships to attract and train future experts in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. This initiative aims to address high-end talent shortages in Australia under two streams – Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies.

The Program collaborates with universities and industry to co-fund scholarships for Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Levels 8 (Honours) to 10 (Doctoral), employing a work-integrated learning approach. Students engage in industry-led research projects and/or placements to build job-ready skills while completing a formal qualification relevant to AI.

Role Responsibilities

As the Diversity lead, you will play a critical role in researching, designing, and implementing the DIB strategy for NGGP students, building on previous work by the NGGP team and other thought leaders in D61.

Your duties will include:

• Building DIB processes and strategy for the Next Generation Graduates Program.
• Supporting the design and implementation of a DIB advisory group.
• Developing guidelines for DIB allowance decision making, benchmarking against existing domestic and international standards.
• Integrating DIB into the student experience to minimize attrition, including coursework, bootcamps, and additional resources.
• Conducting DIB research to ensure the strategy is research-based, current, and responsive to the needs of students and researchers.
• Developing processes and toolkits for auditing, measuring, and monitoring DIB activities to align with DISR KPIs and Impact Pathways.
• Applying data, trends, and metrics to inform program modifications and ongoing support for students.
• Engaging and advising university and industry supervisors on DIB practices to support student recruitment and belonging.
• Maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government, university HDR units, academics, students, industry, and senior management teams.
• Influencing strategic decisions and providing support to the Manager of the Next Generation Graduates Program.

Additional Details

Location: Flexible – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide preferred

Salary: AU$110,038 - AU$119,080 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 12 months

Reference: 97241

Essential Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in DIB, specifically with regard to research students, including knowledge of D&I priority areas (First Nations, disability, culture, gender equity, LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity).
• Capability in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating D&I Plans, and fulfilling reporting obligations using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to facilitate discussions on sensitive topics and manage conflict effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to diversity and inclusion in a research context.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills