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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traineeship Program is an initiative of the CSIRO Indigenous Engagement Strategy which seeks to significantly increase Indigenous employment nationally within CSIRO. Through this strategy, CSIRO aims to enhance the educational, employment, training and career development opportunities for people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

An opportunity exists for a trainee to join CSIRO Business and Infrastructure Services (CBIS) to undertake a workplace-based traineeship. In this role you will be the first point of contact for staff and visitors at the Australian Tropical Sciences & Innovation Precinct (ATSIP) Townsville. The role is focused on quality customer service - on the phone, in correspondence, in person. The role provides high quality administrative support to CBIS and all tasks will be undertaken in accordance with CSIRO procedures.

Over the course of the traineeship, the successful applicant will undertake on-the-job training and complete a Nationally Accredited Qualification relative to their position. The course fees for this qualification will be paid for by CSIRO. Upon successful completion of the training package the trainee will be considered for ongoing employment with CSIRO, if available.

To view the full Position description for this traineeship please click the following link: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traineeship - Receptionist/Administration Officer.

Location:             Townsville (ATSIP), QLD
Trainee salary:   $22,999 to $25,491 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:                Specified term of approximately 1 year depending on course of study
Job reference:    56136

Open to people of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (Proof of Aboriginality will be required prior to confirming the appointment).  

How to apply: 

Instructions for lodging online applications are included in the full position description document (see link above).

You will be requested to provide:

1. a Resume/CV which includes a cover letter advising why you are interested in the traineeship with CSIRO; and

2. Confirmation of Aboriginality &/or Torres Strait Islander descent (this can be provided later if necessary). 

About us:

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia’s National science agency. At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today – for our customers, all Australians and the world. Our innovations contribute billions of dollars to the Australian economy every year. As the largest patent holder in the nation, our vast wealth of intellectual property has led to more than 150 spin-off companies. With more than 5,000 experts and a burning desire to get things done, we are Australia’s catalyst for innovation.

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Applications close: Friday 23 March 2018