The CSIRO Staff Association is a section of the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU). It represents the industrial and professional interests of employees of the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation), the Australian Astronomical Observatory, and Co-operative Research Centres and supports members in the National Measurement Institute who were formerly staff of the National Measurement Laboratory in CSIRO prior to July 2004.
Position Vacant – jobs at CPSU
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Positions currently available with the CSIRO Staff Association:
The primary function of this role is to develop and implement effective campaigns and strategies to build member’s collective power in the workplace. There is also a strong emphasis on recruiting members and developing member delegates and workplace leaders. (Possibility of part-time, negotiable upon application). Applications close on Monday 27th February 2012 COB.
Click here to view the Position Description. Applicants should forward a written statement addressing the selection criteria to careers@cpsu.org.au
Other positions currently available with the CPSU can be viewed here.
In the news – delay of review a “farce”
Author – Roslyn Beeby
The CSIRO delayed the release of an independent expert review of its oceans and climate research division for almost a year, claiming the report had to be signed off by the agency’s board before being circulated to staff.
CSIRO Staff Association president Michael Borgas has blasted the reason given for the delay as ”a farce”, saying the reviews are usually widely circulated to scientific staff for comment.
”In this case, staff were not given the chance to do this,” he said.
Dr Borgas has accused CSIRO’s top management of suppressing the report to avoid staff scrutiny of its recommendations and ”to allow a self-important management culture to implement its own agenda regarding the direction of future research”.
Read the full article here.
Staff Association Survey on Library Services
CSIRO’s libraries have undergone significant changes in recent times. This has affected staff working in libraries, but also impacted on researchers and other staff that use library services. By 2016, CSIRO is recommending that library services should be fully online, with greater emphasis on “self service” by researchers. To gain a better understanding of the relevant issues, a short online survey has been formulated for all members to complete.
Note that the survey is a tool for the Staff Association to gather information on this issue. It is not intended to be comprehensive. More information about the survey is contained in the introduction of the online survey link. We will work with all members as we consider the issues arising from the survey. Thank you very much for your participation.
Bulletin – CLI/CFNS amalgamation
Off on the wrong foot
Management’s failure to adequately consult staff on the CLI/CFNS amalgamation is the latest example of poor staff consultation at CSIRO and may be in breach of the Enterprise Agreement. It’s a poor way to begin the process. Continue reading
Journey Insurance – cover for Staff Association members
From door to door – We’ve got compensation covered
Your Staff Association believes that all CSIRO, AAO & NMI employees deserve a healthy and safe workplace. But when things go wrong with work – through accident, illness or injury – people should be looked after.
Did you know that you aren’t covered for the purposes of workers’ compensation during travel to and from the workplace, unless you are a Staff Association member? Continue reading
Bulletin – Property Services Grosvenor Review
GROSVENOR – Something to hide?
Management’s review into Property Services – conducted by Grosvenor Consulting – appears to have created more questions than it has answered. Despite repeated requests from the Staff Association, CSIRO management refuses to release the entire Grosvenor Report. This begs the obvious question: why all the secrecy? Continue reading
2012 PRIME MINISTER’S PRIZES FOR SCIENCE
2012 PRIME MINISTER’S PRIZES FOR SCIENCE
25 Jan 2012
Joint media release with the Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard MP
Senator Chris Evans – Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research
Read online.
Nominations have opened for the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Australia’s most prestigious science awards.
The Prizes honour Australians who have made significant contributions to building a more prosperous and progressive society through scientific achievements and science education. Continue reading
