About our Indigenous Graduate Program
Our graduates will have the opportunity to work for Australia’s national science agency, learn from some of the foremost researchers and leaders in their field, connect with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates across Australia and work on projects and build skills that are of interest to you.
We’re taking a slightly different approach - instead of recruiting for specific roles, we’re looking for talent through an open campaign to attract diverse skills and experience right across our portfolio and Australia.
If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander university graduate, or soon to be graduate, join Team CSIRO and help us make the impossible possible.
What our Indigenous Graduate Program can offer you
Our program offers you more than just technical training in your discipline. The program is intended to enhance your capability through a strong focus on professional development so you can become a future leader in your field.
You will be supervised by project and team leaders and have a dedicated Indigenous Graduate Program Coordinator. They will oversee the management of your development and placements to ensure you receive the best level of support, leadership, development and suitable work assignments that best match your career aspirations.
You will also have access to time away from your day-to-day activities to engage and network with other Indigenous staff and graduates and participate in program events and activities as well as cultural events such as NAIDOC week.
- An individual learning, development and training plan tailored to your career aspirations.
- Career training and coaching suited to your learning style.
- Opportunities to develop skills and experience in a collaborative and supportive environment where our team members flourish and thrive.
- Opportunities to build your network and connect with Indigenous staff and our broader communities at CSIRO.
- Pastoral care and career support from a dedicated program coordinator.
- A competitive salary with generous leave entitlements and flexible working conditions.
- Experience working with Australia’s national science agency.
Successful candidates in our Research Development and Research Fellowship streams undertaking their honours, masters or PhD are eligible for paid study leave to undertake relevant studies.
Enterprise Services Indigenous Graduate Program
Start your journey as a future leader or expert in your professional field with our 18-month program.
CSIRO is looking for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who have completed in the past five years, or will soon complete, an undergraduate university degree in any field who would like to work in an Enterprise Services area.
Our Enterprise Services teams include Communications and Marketing, Finance, Legal, Property, Information Technology, People and Culture and more.
Relevant undergraduate degrees could include:
- Accounting, Business and Commerce
- Communication, Marketing and Journalism
- IT, Data Science and Software Engineering
Download the brochure for more information
- Enterprise Services brochure PDF (816 KB)
- Enterprise Services brochure (accessible text only) TXT (17 KB)
Research Development Indigenous Graduate Program
Begin your career as a STEM researcher or scientist with our 18-month program.
CSIRO is looking for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who have completed in the past five years, or will soon complete, an undergraduate university degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field with an interest in pursuing a research or scientific career.
Successful candidates may also be supported to undertake an honours degree at an Australian university as part of their program or collaborate with a research leader to develop a research proposal for future study.
Our research units include Agriculture and Food, Manufacturing, Health and Biosecurity, Environment and Mineral Resources and more.
Download the brochure for more information
- Research Development brochure PDF (803 KB)
- Research Development brochure (accessible text only) TXT (17 KB)
Research Fellowship Indigenous Graduate Program
Pursue a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program in a STEM field and gain invaluable on the job experience at CSIRO with our three to five year program.
CSIRO is looking for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who have completed in the past five years, or will soon complete, an undergraduate university degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics field. Plus have an interest in pursuing a research or scientific career and is eligible to apply or currently enrolled in Higher Degree by Research program at an Australian university.
You will be provided up to four days a week to work on your HDR program while working as part of the broader team on research related activities.
Our research units include Agriculture and Food, Manufacturing, Health and Biosecurity, Environment and Mineral Resources and more.
Download the brochure for more information
- Research Fellowship brochure PDF (936 KB)
- Research Fellowship brochure (accessible text only) TXT (18 KB)
How to apply
Applications are now open and close 9 October 2023.
- Enterprise Services Indigenous Graduate Program
- Research Development Indigenous Graduate Program
- Research Fellowship Indigenous Graduate Program
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If you would like to have an informal conversation about the program, please contact the Indigenous Graduate Program Coordinator.
Contact details
For further information please contact Indigenous Graduate Program Coordinator, Tommy Zeaiter via Indigenouscareers@csiro.au.