• Do you have experience in implementing monitoring & evaluation programmes of large complex education projects?
• Do you have strong Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander stakeholder engagement & people management skills?
• Lead a team responsible for evaluating the impact of the Indigenous STEM Education project

The Position:

CSIRO Education and Outreach (CEdO) is seeking the support of an experienced Program Manager to oversee the delivery of the monitoring and evaluation element of the Indigenous Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education Project. You will be responsible for supervising a team and managing contractors to implement the approved monitoring and evaluation methodology in a timely manner.

The role is part of a national team, and will work closely with the other program leads, and across the CSIRO Education and Outreach, to integrate science and mathematics based best-practice and demonstrated outcomes in Indigenous education.

Your duties will include:

• Manage and deliver the monitoring and evaluation element of the project in compliance with the Project Impact Framework.
• Provide advice to the Project Director and Team Leads.
• Manage a small team and contractors responsible for the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation programme.
• Manage resources, finances and budgets for the monitoring and evaluation program.

Location: Negotiable, - Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Townsville
Salary: $109k to $128k plus up to 15.4% superannuation, will consider part-time arrangements
Tenure: Specified term to 31 August 2019 with the possibility of extension.
Ref no: 56463

To be successful you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant area, such as social sciences, education or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and conducting complex education and social science program evaluation of multi-faceted Indigenous education programs in urban, regional and remote contexts.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, in conjunction with sound experience in resource planning ensuring project objectives are met in scope, on time, on budget.
• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies, cultures and the issues affecting these cultures in Australian society and the interface between science and technology.

Before applying please view the full position details and selection criteria here: Position Details

About Us

We imagine. We collaborate. We innovate. At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today – for our customers, all Australians and the world. We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Diversity is the compass that navigates our innovation. We provide an inclusive workplace that respects, values and actively pursues the benefits of a diverse workforce.

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you.  Note:  In the spirit of the CSIRO Balance Initiative we would be prepared to consider part-time staff. Find out more Balance

How to Apply:  To apply for this position please include with your CV/Resume a statement addressing the essential criteria, and any other information that is relevant to the position.  Please upload these as one document.  

Applications Close:  10:59pm AEDT, 9 April 2018