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Role highlights
- Support CSIRO’s operational risk management and Defence Export Controls compliance
- Flexible work options + 15.4% superannuation
- Strengthen proactive risk awareness across Australia’s national science agency
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.
Visit CSIRO.au for more information.
The opportunity
We have an opportunity for an Operational Risk Advisor to join CSIRO’s Integrity Unit.
In this role, you will support the organisation’s operational risk management capability with a strong focus on Defence Export Controls (DEC). You will provide practical advice and services to support the identification, assessment and management of operational risks across CSIRO.
You will work closely with diverse stakeholders across the organisation to strengthen risk awareness, support compliance obligations, and promote a proactive risk culture. The role may also contribute to broader risk team activities as required.
Your high-level duties will include:
- Providing operational risk management advice and services across CSIRO, with a focus on Defence Export Controls
- Supporting risk identification, assessment and mitigation activities to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements
- Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to embed risk-aware practices and support assurance activities
- Contributing to monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement of operational risk frameworks and processes
- Supporting broader Risk team activities as required.
Role particulars
Location: Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane preferred, with other locations considered.
Salary: AU$100k – AU$113k per annum (pro-rata for part-time) + 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite, Full-time
Reference: 102878
As the successful candidate, you will bring:
- Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in science, engineering or business compliance.
- Demonstrated experience providing regulatory or compliance advice in a complex organisation.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and work successfully independently on shared team objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate, interpret, synthesise and communicate complex information and draw logical conclusions and linkages.
- Excellent verbal communication and written skills, with a proven track record in building and maintaining effective, collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, proactively resolve and/or escalate enquiries in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated evidence of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment.
Desirable
- Experience in managing defence export controls and/or research regulatory compliance.
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 person listed in the Position Description and 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 only.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 Level.
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
12th May 2026, 11pm AEST.
