Resource Developer

Acknowledgement of Country 

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation. 

Role highlights

• Develop engaging STEM education resources that bring CSIRO science into classrooms and learning environments.
• Join CSIRO Education and Outreach’s Resource Studio and help build Australia’s future STEM capability.
• Shape inspiring STEM learning experiences that connect students, educators and communities with Australia’s leading science.

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 

CSIRO Education and Outreach is seeking STEM Education Resource Developers to help design and deliver innovative, high-quality learning resources that make contemporary science accessible, engaging and impactful for young people, educators, STEM professionals and the wider community.

Working as part of the Resource Studio core development team, you will transform complex STEM concepts into accessible resources aligned with curriculum frameworks and informed by CSIRO science. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, educators, vendors and program teams to develop, adapt and quality assure resources including lesson plans, classroom support materials, workshops, eLearning modules, videos and interactive digital content.

Your high-level duties will include: 

• Design, develop and adapt high-quality STEM education resources, including digital learning content, aligned with curriculum frameworks and learning outcomes.
• Apply instructional design, educational theory and curriculum knowledge to create engaging, accessible and evidence-based learning materials.
• Work collaboratively with subject matter experts, educators, vendors and internal program teams to ensure resources are relevant, engaging and beneficial for end users.
• Conduct quality assurance of resources and support improvements in line with CSIRO Education and Outreach quality standards.
• Coordinate multiple resource development projects, manage competing priorities and contribute to continuous improvement of team processes.

Role particulars

Location and office arrangements: Sydney (Marsfield), Melbourne (Clayton), Brisbane

Salary: CSOF4 – AU$100,103 to AU$113,251 per annum, pro-rata for part-time, plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Specified Term of 6 months. Full-time or part-time arrangements may be considered.

Reference: 103559

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential criteria

1. Expertise in instructional design, adult learning, educational theory or pedagogy.
2. Strong curriculum knowledge, with experience aligning educational resources to learning outcomes.
3. Basic to intermediate visual design skills to support effective and engaging educational content.
4. Ability to facilitate collaborative conversations across multiple programs to co-develop resources.

Desirable

1. Proficiency in STEM education principles, particularly science inquiry and resource development.
2. Knowledge of accessibility best practice in educational content, or a willingness to upskill.
3. Experience developing resources with Indigenous Knowledges, science and inquiry.
4. Experience in design thinking, storyboarding, narrative-based learning design, eLearning development or digital education platforms.
5. Project or production management experience, including coordinating educational content, stakeholders or vendors.

For full details about this role, including all duties and additional requirements, 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 contact Wade.Barker@csiro.au 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 Gold 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 internal CSIRO employees. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a pre-employment background check and may be subject to other security, medical or character clearance 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 via Jobs Central and submit a cover letter and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role. If you experience difficulties when applying, please email careers.online@csiro.au.

Applications close 

Sunday 19 July 2026, 11:00pm AEST

Please note CSIRO reserve the right to progress candidates for interview and close this position prior to the closing date.