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 <a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/about/Indigenous-engagement/Reconciliation-Action-Plan">vision towards reconciliation</a>. Role highlights <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Design seamless digital experiences that support world-class science and innovation. </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Shape intuitive, user-centred solutions across a diverse technology landscape. </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Join an agile team delivering high-impact digital experiences at scale.</li> </ul> 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 <a href="http://www.csiro.au">CSIRO.au</a> for more information. The opportunity As a UI/UX Designer, you'll join CSIRO's Information Management & Technology (IM&T) division at an exciting time, helping to shape intuitive, engaging and user-centred digital experiences that support world-class science. Working in an agile and innovative environment, you'll apply your design expertise to create high-quality interfaces across a diverse range of platforms and services, ensuring seamless user experiences that drive adoption, business value and organisational impact. High-level duties include: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Liaise with CSIRO business units and our userbase to outline and co-ordinate UX projects Research and develop target personas and their user journey</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ideate and co-design user experiences to address user pain points</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Create design wireframes and prototypes</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Effectively communicate your insights and designs to key business stakeholders, cross functional team members and management.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Hand-off designs to developers and vendors for implementation</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Develop information management and design frameworks that underpin design outcomes</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Prepare necessary reports to keep product development and achievements visible</li> </ul> Role particulars Location and office arrangements: All Australian capital cities with CSIRO sites considered. Salary: AU$118,102 – AU$127,808 per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite Reference: 103573 As the successful candidate, you will bring: Essential criteria Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed. <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">4+ years’ experience in UI/UX design role or experience in a related discipline coupled with relevant training and/or certification. 2.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated ability to harness UI/UX design concepts and techniques especially for multi disciplinary, complex projects 3</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">. Keen understanding of design software such as Storybook, Sketch, inDesign, Figma, etc</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JavaScript frameworks</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent communication skills, leading and facilitating client engagement, networking and product development.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated experience in the development of design requirements in an Agile environment</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to principles of Workplace Diversity; Equal Employment Opportunity; Occupational Health, Safety and Environment; and Employee Participation.</li> </ul> Desirable: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience in Lean and Design Thinking methods</li> </ul> For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the <a title="" href="https://pd.csiro.au//2026/IMT/103573_UI_UX_Lead_CSOF5_PD.pdf" target="_self">Position Description</a>. 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 <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> and let us know how we can support you. Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements We <a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/careers/life-at-csiro/Flexible-work">work flexibly at CSIRO</a>, 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, <a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/careers/life-at-csiro/Benefits">benefits</a> and <a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/careers/life-at-csiro/Career-development">career development</a> opportunities. To find out more, visit <a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/careers">Careers at CSIRO</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/careers/life-at-csiro/Diversity-inclusion-belonging">diverse and inclusive teams</a> 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 This is a security assessed position, applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens with the successful candidate being required to be able 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 <a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/about/policies/child-safe-policy">Child Safe Policy</a>. 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 27th of July 2026, 11pm AEST

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