The integrity of our science is underpinned by commitment to our values, adherence to our policies and maintaining the highest standards of practice.
Our major policy statements are approved by the CSIRO Board and articulate the organisation's core commitment.
Our people bring the creativity, skill and enthusiasm needed to produce outstanding science.
CSIRO delivers innovative solutions for industry, society and the environment through great science, our science policy outlines the way we achieve impact.
CSIRO’s Governance Policy explains what CSIRO must do ensure that we fulfil our purpose effectively and accountably.
CSIRO is an organisation committed to child safety and to the implementation of Child Safe principles and procedures.
This policy outlines the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO’s) expectations and principles for the management of risk across our organisation. It applies to all employees and contractors who are employed by CSIRO.
The Australian community expects Commonwealth Entities like CSIRO to manage public funds effectively.
People are at the heart of CSIRO's ability to deliver great science and innovation to our customers.
Freedom to conduct CSIRO research and technology transfer policy ensures that CSIRO does not enter into arrangements which might constrain CSIRO’s ability to perform its functions.
We’re committed to developing and supporting our people and fostering a work environment where innovation, collaboration and performance flourish.
This document contains CSIRO’s Code of Conduct and explains the conduct and behaviour expected of the Organisation and everyone working in CSIRO.
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We believe that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have extraordinary contributions to make to Australia across cultural, economic and scientific domains. Furthermore, we are committed to overcoming the gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.
We maintain the highest standards when working with our partners and sharing our science with the community.
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CSIRO’s service charter describes the standards of service we aim to deliver to our customers and our commitment to ensuring that these standards are maintained.
Our Annual Procurement Plan outlines both planned procurement and initiatives which may require future procurement. We conduct procurements over $400,000 through the Australian Government’s AusTender System, and our ABN is 41 687 119 230.
The procedure outlines the appropriate processes staff should undertake when commenting publicly whether on behalf of CSIRO or in a private capacity.
We protect the integrity of our science by upholding the highest standards of practice, as detailed in our procedures.
Where CSIRO research requires the involvement or study of people as research subjects and participants, we're committed to the welfare of those participants within the scope of our research activities.
We're committed to ensuring all animals are treated humanely and ethically.
This page outlines the CSIRO Animal Ethics Committee terms of reference and includes detail on governing principles and responsibilities.