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Role highlights
- Support and enhance digital publishing, eCommerce and production systems
- Analyse data and contribute to system improvement initiatives
- Work as part of a small, collaborative and innovative team
About CSIRO
As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.
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The opportunity
CSIRO Publishing is a leading Australian not‑for‑profit science publisher, delivering trusted books, journals, news and digital content to a diverse global audience. As the publishing industry continues to evolve, CSIRO Publishing is investing in modern, adaptable digital systems and new ways of working, with two-thirds of CSIRO Publishing products currently delivered digitally.
We are seeking a Data Analyst and Systems Officer to join our ePublishing team, responsible for supporting and enhancing digital systems that underpin publishing operations. In this role, you will work closely with technical and business teams to support day‑to‑day system operations, operate the support triage system and use data to analyse opportunities for new functionality across systems, workflows and processes.
As with all positions in the ePublishing team, the position offers broad and varied experience, hands‑on work within a small and collaborative team, and access to training, skills development and innovation time to test new solutions and technologies.
Your high-level duties will include:
- Under the supervision and direction of the Head – Business Operations, support the operation and maintenance of digital publishing systems and platforms.
- Provide technical support and advice to CSIRO Publishing business areas to ensure business continuity, understanding and continuous improvement.
- Assist in monitoring business metrics (eg. website traffic, security, 24/7 functionality) and take appropriate actions as needed.
- Data analysis in support of business improvement and reporting.
- Communicate openly, effectively and respectfully with all staff, clients and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s reputation.
Role particulars
Location: Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide
Salary: AU$76k – AU$96k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 12 months, Full-time or Part-time (0.6 FTE minimum)
Flexible work arrangements available
Reference: 102670
As the successful candidate, you will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant area such as IT or equivalent experience.
- Experience in data management, data analytics and insights
- Experience in MSSQL and XML
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and self-starter with proven ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Ability to quickly understand, articulate and analyse business and technical challenges and opportunities and to develop and communicate solution options and requirements.
- Ability to engage with stakeholders effectively to understand challenges and opportunities and to provide advice and support.
- Proven ability to work both independently and effectively in a team environment, proactively collaborating, consulting and sharing resources to accomplish objectives.
For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.
Not sure if you meet all the criteria?
While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.
Setting you up for success
We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please reach out to the contact on page 1 of the position description, to let us know how we can support you.
Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.
Inclusion and belonging
Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.
CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Child safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
How to apply
Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.
Applications close
22nd March 2026, 11pm AEDT