Project Manager, Impact & Evaluation

Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Australia

Job posting number: #7117259 (Ref:cj_90598)

Posted: December 5, 2022

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

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The Opportunity

 

  • Bring your project management experience to the STEM Education system!
  • Full-time opportunity with the option to work from any CSIRO location
  • Supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment

 

At CSIRO we're passionate about the power of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to unlock a better future for all Australians. This role is part of a national team working closely with the other team members across the CSIRO Education and Outreach business unit to source and share evidence for what works in STEM education.

As a Project Manager, Impact & Evaluation, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of the Generation STEM initiative funded by the New South Wales Government and delivered by CSIRO (https://www.csiro.au/en/education/programs/generation-stem). This is an exciting external as well as an internal facing role, where you’ll work closely with the stakeholders in the STEM education ecosystem accountable for developing and implementing the project in close collaboration with stakeholders, including funders, program designers, evaluators, and communities to improve outcomes.

Your duties will include:

  • Coordinating the development and initial implementation of an evidence translation project within the Generation STEM initiative.
  • Designing and delivering a user-focused set of tools that can drive improvements and shift the dial on STEM education outcomes in NSW and beyond.
  • Enabling processes for the gathering, storage, synthesis, communication, and utilisation of a wide range of data and evidence.
  • Developing project plans, budgets, KPIs, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences within agreed timeframes.
  • Influencing the decisions of Business Unit’s managers by recognising the need for change and initiating and implementing effective and sometimes innovative solutions where relevant.
  • Developing effective stakeholder engagement strategies and liaising with stakeholders to determine their needs and tailoring solutions to meet the needs.
  • Representing the Business Unit at external and internal forums as required.
  • Managing specialist external providers, such as design and research subcontractors, as required and working internally with CSIRO’s legal services, business development, finance, and other support units to engage and partner with other organisations to achieve common goals.

 

Location:  Any CSIRO location in capital cities

Salary:  AU$105k – AU$114k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure:  12 month Specified term (up to 15, Dec 2023)

Reference:  90598

To be considered you will need:

  • Relevant diploma/bachelor’s or advanced degree or equivalent relevant work experience in social science, education research, or project management.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience liaising with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve objectives on time and within budget.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently within the own function resolving complex problems, requiring a high degree of knowledge of specialist activities.
  • Prior experience in working with or within a science and research organisation or having knowledge and experience in STEM education data or research or evaluation projects will be highly regarded however not mandatory.

 

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents and Australian temporary residents with full work rights for the duration of the term (up until December 2023) with no visa sponsorship support from CSIRO.

 

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a detailed background check, working with children check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 


Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

15 January 2023, 11:00 pm AEDT



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