CSIRO Undergraduate Vacation Scholarships – Organisational Development
2041
CSOF1.1
$1462.77 per fortnight
Please refer to the List of Projects at the end of this document
8 to 12 weeks from November 2015 to February 2016
The 2015/16 Vacation Scholarship Program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to work on real-world problems in a leading R&D organisation.
Participation in the Vacation Scholarship Program has influenced previous scholarship holders in their choice of further study and future career options.
Many have gone on to pursue a PhD in CSIRO or to build a successful research career within CSIRO, a university or industry.
Please refer to the list of Projects on the following pages of this document.
If you require further information please contact the person listed as the
contact for the project.
Please apply for this position online at www.csiro.au/careers
You will be required to:
1.
list your top 2 projects (from the list below) in order of preference;
2.
submit a CV which includes:
 the reasons why the research project/s you have selected are of interest to you; and how your previous skills/knowledge and experience meets the project requirements; and
 an outline your longer-term career aspirations and detail how this program will help you achieve them.
3.
upload your academic results.
Referees: Please ensure that your resume includes the name and contact details of your academic supervisor and at least one other referee (work or university).
If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 984 220 and someone will be able to assist you. Outside business hours please email: csirocareers@csiro.au
.
Please do not email your application. Applications received via this method
may not be considered.
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Project
Number
Organisational Development – Vacation Scholarships Project Details
OD01 Project Title
CSIRO Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship – Cultural Initiatives
Project Description
CSIRO is undergoing an organisation-wide culture transformation with multiple opportunities for involvement on projects to contribute to the development and implementation of specific culture change initiatives.
We have an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate student to partake in a Vacation
Scholarship. In this role you will have the opportunity to work within a professional
Organisational Development support team and you will be personally mentored by our resident Business Psychologist.
Project Duties/Tasks

Work with the OD and Change teams to support the development of culture change initiatives
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Research, analyse, and synthesise information about key culture change initiatives
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Collect, analyse, and report on data gathered about preliminary culture change initiatives to guide refinement and further adaptation
Relevant Fields of Study
Business/Commerce, Organisational Psychology, Psychology, Human Resources or Change
Management.
Location: Dutton Park, Brisbane
Contact: Suzie Drummond via 07 3833 5616 or email Suzie.Drummond@csiro.au
OD02 Project Title
CSIRO Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship – Change Management
Project Description
CSIRO is undergoing an organisation-wide culture transformation with multiple opportunities for involvement on projects to contribute to the development and implementation of specific culture change initiatives.
We have an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate student to partake in a Vacation
Scholarship. In this role you will have the opportunity to work within a professional
Organisational Development support team and you will be personally mentored by our
Enterprise Change Manager Simon Lynch.
Project Duties/Tasks

Work with the OD and Change teams to support the development of cultural and change initiatives
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Revamp the CSIRO Change Management website
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Assist the team with preparing Change and Engagement plans for large Organisational projects.
Relevant Fields of Study
Business/Commerce, Organisational Psychology, Psychology, Human Resources or Change
Management.
Location: Clayton, Melbourne
Contact: Simon Lynch via 03 9545 2220 or email simon.lynch@csiro.au
or
Monica Stiles via 03 9545 2227 or email monica.stiles@csiro.au

Project
Number
Organisational Development – Vacation Scholarships Project Details
OD03 Project Title
CSIRO Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship – Learning and Development Program
Evaluation
Project Description
The CSIRO Learning and Development team designs & delivers high quality tailored learning
& development solutions that address whole-of-organisation learning needs aligned to the organisation’s distinct purpose as the nation’s leading large scale, multidisciplinary, mission directed science & technology organisation
CSIRO is launching our 2015 -2019 Strategy in July and will invest significantly in learning and development interventions to support strategic and cultural change. It is important that we evaluate the impact of these interventions and the current curriculum to ensure they create value for the organisation.
This project will refine and implement the L&D program evaluation framework and report on evaluation outcomes to inform decisions about future program content and delivery approaches.
Project Duties/Tasks
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Partnering with L&D team members to finalise the approach.
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Developing engagement plans with a focus on encouraging post program feedback from participant and managers.
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Collecting L&D program evaluation data using a combination of face to face and telephone conversations and surveys with participants and managers.
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Analysing and reporting key messages, e.g. gaps, opportunities, areas for improvement and areas of strength.
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Engage with the L&D team and contribute to other Learning and Development projects to gain a broader understanding of the organisational context.
Relevant Fields of Study
Organisational Development, Psychology, Adult Learning and Development, Human
Resources
Location: North Ryde, Sydney
Contact: Anne Haine on 02 9490 8174 or email anne.haine@csiro.au