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Role Highlights Are you passionate about strengthening how Indigenous perspectives are embedded in science education? Use your facilitation expertise and STEM knowledge to build educator capability and influence learning across WA communities. Join CSIRO Australias leading scientific research organisation About CSIRO As Australia''s national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. The opportunity CSIRO Education & Outreach is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Education & Engagement Facilitator to deliver highquality professional learning that supports educators to confidently embed Indigenous perspectives and inclusive practices within existing STEM curriculum frameworks across Western Australia. This role focuses on building educator capability. You will work primarily with teachers and education professionals, delivering engaging inperson and virtual professional learning that strengthens confidence, classroom practice, and student outcomes. You will bring strong facilitation skills, practical STEM knowledge, and a solid understanding of classroom realities. Your work will help educators apply inquirybased approaches and communityendorsed resources in ways that are practical, culturally informed, and aligned to curriculum requirements. This role contributes to meaningful change in how science is taught across Australia. It supports respectful, culturally informed practice in education, helping educators engage with Indigenous perspectives thoughtfully, responsibly, and in ways that reflect shared values of integrity, humility, and inclusion. As part of a broader national team, you will also work flexibly across programmes and projects, supporting delivery continuity and strengthening impact across diverse communities. Your duties will include Delivering engaging professional learning, workshops, and facilitated sessions for educators, both in person and online Supporting educators to apply STEM knowledge, inquirybased learning, and inclusive pedagogies in their teaching practice Facilitating trainthetrainer experiences using approved frameworks and resources Building strong, respectful relationships with educators, schools, communities, and delivery partners Supporting the appropriate and respectful use of Indigenous perspectives in learning contexts, in line with established protocols Collaborating with internal teams and subject matter experts to support program delivery and consistency Contributing to evaluation, reflection, and continuous improvement of learning and facilitation practice Location WA preferred, however other CSIRO locations may be considered. Salary AU$103,390 AU$113,251 plus 15.4% superannuation. Duration Specified term of 6 months. Reference 101984 To be considered you will need Relevant qualifications in STEM, STEM education, science communication, or a related field, and/or equivalent experience, with sufficient STEM knowledge to support educators to confidently teach and engage with science content. Demonstrated experience facilitating engaging learning experiences in both inperson and virtual settings, such as professional learning, workshops, or capabilitybuilding activities for adult audiences. Demonstrated ability to support educators or practitioners to build capability and apply frameworks, tools, or approved resources in practice, including adapting facilitation approaches to different contexts and needs. Demonstrated cultural literacy and cultural humility, including an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively about and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, and Indigenous perspectives, and to support respectful use of Indigenous perspectives in learning contexts. Willingness and ability to travel interstate, including regional and remote areas, as required to fulfil the duties of the role. Eligibility CSIRO considers the filling of this position as intended to constitute a special / equal opportunity / affirmative measure under section8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act1975 (Cth). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with Australian citizenship. The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. The successful candidate will be required to provide contact details of at least one Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural referee to confirm their ability to work and communicate respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security, medical, or character requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr