Culture Project Manager (Canberra, ACT, AU) presso CSIRO

Acknowledgement of Country 

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Role highlights

• Lead culture change at CDSCC, building inclusion and collaboration.
• Drive initiatives that lift engagement and accountability.
• Partner with leaders and staff to foster an inclusive, positive culture.

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.

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About Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) 

Under an Agreement between the Australian and United States Governments, CSIRO has management responsibility for the activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Australia. The principal activity is the operation of the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) located at Tidbinbilla, some 40 km from Canberra. CDSCC supports ground-based telecommunications with space craft as part of the international NASA Deep Space Network (DSN), under contractual arrangements between NASA and the CSIRO. CDSCC is one of three similar complexes, the other two being based in Madrid (Spain) and Goldstone, California (USA), that together with the Network Operations Control Centre at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) – based in the US - constitute NASA’s global DSN. JPL manages and operates the DSN for NASA. Visit CDSCC Online for more information. 

The opportunity 

CSIRO is seeking a Culture Project Manager who will act as a trusted advisor, coach, and culture champion, facilitating open communication and collaboration to support an inclusive and productive culture. You will lead initiatives to identify key influencing factors, enhance engagement, and foster shared responsibility among staff and leaders, while recognising CDSCC as a unique workplace.

This role requires a skilled influencer who can engage staff at all levels, facilitate collaboration, and champion an inclusive, positive workplace. You will work closely with the Human Resources Business Partner and Organisational Development Team to leverage existing programs while delivering culture initiatives tailored to the unique environment of the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex.

Your high-level duties will include: 

• Drive culture initiatives to strengthen engagement and collaboration.
• Partner with leaders and staff to define and embed the desired workplace culture.
• Design and implement strategies, workshops, and activities to promote shared responsibility.
• Coach leaders to build capability in culture-focused practices.
• Monitor and report on culture progress, using insights to inform improvements.
• Identify and overcome barriers to foster a positive, inclusive workplace.
• Collaborate with HR and Organisational Development to align initiatives with organisational goals.
• Uphold CSIRO’s values, diversity, and workplace policies.

Role particulars

Location: Site based role at Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, Tidbinbilla, ACT.

Salary: AU$131k – AU$153k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule:

Specified term of 12 months, full-time (or part-time minimum 0.6 full-time equivalent). We will explore options for part-time and flexible work arrangements based on needs of the role and individual circumstances.   

Reference: 101450

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential criteria

1. Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in change management, organisational development, psychology or human resources.
2. Proven experience in culture change management, employee engagement, and/or organisational development roles.
3. Strong interpersonal communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
4. Demonstrated ability to design and implement culture or engagement initiatives with measurable outcomes.
5. Analytical mindset with experience in interpreting employee survey data and culture metrics.
6. Collaborative and empathetic approach, skilled in building trust and motivating teams.

Desirable

1. Experience working in diverse and complex organisational environments.
2. Formal change management accreditation

For full details about this role, including the extensive list of duties, please review the Position Description. 

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 [email protected] 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 

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 

Sunday 2 November 2025, 11:00pm AEDT