Diversity at CSIRO

I see many different people here. I don't know about LGBT diversity.

There is much more diverse team that I expected being a male dominated industry. However on face value there appears to be a relatively even split of males to females.

I am very excited about the programs to hire more indigenous people, as I think it is extremely important to do so in our national institutions. In terms of the summer students, the majority that I have met so far are all women, which is fantastic. I do notice that there is much less diversity in terms of ethnicity amongst the students. So far, only myself and another student I have identified as having a multiethnic background. On the other hand, the staff seem to be from all parts of the world, so that is good. Also, the workplace is quite dominated by men and I noticed there are more male bathrooms than female bathrooms around the place. The thing about it, is that this is a hard thing to avoid in this industry and especially because only recently have attempts to change this taken place. I am very optimistic about the steps that the organisation is doing to make these positive changes to include more diversity. I do not know much about the other issues.

I don't have any idea about most of these facets, especially child care and maternity leave. The atmosphere in our workplace is diverse and accepting, as mentioned before, but I also don't consider myself a significant minority in a cultural sense so I don't think I have the capacity to comment on this first hand. I am a woman and there are many women in our team, and I recognise that colleagues are LGBT, ethnically diverse, etc. I haven't witnessed any form of differentiation or discrimination towards these people.

It is a really diverse workplace where all people are treated as equal as far as I've seen.

CSIRO are very welcoming, diverse, understanding, and respectful of all identities.

The workplace is diverse and accepting of people

There are multiple programs and events such as Women in STEM, Aboriginal flag and Torres Strait Islander flag presentation, LGBTIQ+ inclusion. CSIRO treats everyone equally for the issues stated.

There is a very diverse and international team of people here of both men and women

LGBT, people of colour and women are all treated fairly here and there is good representation of most groups. I cannot comment on child care as I have no experience needed that kind of consideration.

There are more males than females at my workplace, maybe a 80/20 split

Lots of focus on women in science, and neurodivergence.

While CSIRO is committed to more diversity, due to its poor hiring policies, the majority of the staff have been here for decades and as such reflect the diversity policies from those times. There is childcare available, and from my experience, women and people from ethnic minorities have generally been treated well.

It is evident that this company is extremely committed to promoting diversity

My team is quite diverse. And there is a commitment to being respectful

CSIRO have several diversity leaders who approached me and explained how they are there to help if I have any issues. CSIRO is an extremely diverse workplace with people from many different backgrounds. Some people also work part time as they have young children or other personal commitments.

They seem to be consistently aiming for an even workplace diversity, with newsletters covering efforts to incorporate more females into specific areas of work.

They care about diversity and it is evident in the workplace & the way they talk about culture etc.

pride merch (lanyards and shirts) are sold on the company store and worn openly by staff. acknowledgements to country are made at the start of each major meeting. there is little room for intolerance here

My supervisor from a diverse background is often involved in interviews outside of her field for diversity reasons. It's clear that CSIRO tries to be diverse though the lack of diverse senior researchers may indicate a problem.

Providing additional scholarships specific for applicants from less privileged backgrounds.

The organisation has policies in trying to meet certain thresholds of diversity, including making sure 3% of employees are from indigenous backgrounds, and I believe there is now an attempt to introduce 50% male and female staff into the workplace. I presume the organisation also applies affirmative action, which is good.

I'm not sure - this hasn't been applicable in my situation.

CSIRO provide relocation assistance/expense payments. Interviews conducted via videocall so that it is fair for all candidates to attend.

As a company primary engaged in STEM activities, as a natural bi-product of government encouragement of diversifying this area, the workplace is naturally diverse and indiscriminate.

Haven't payed any attention to these details

I do not know

CSIRO lets it be known that they want to hire people from all walks of life but the candidate needs to have the ability to do the job or be in a position to learn. They also pay you so you can move for the job if that's something you would consider.

Indigenous programs are in place.

Broad advertising.

I can't really say, everyone is encouraged to apply for positions here and they will make accommodations and concessions for different applicants depending on their needs

Scholarship opportunities for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander students are one example I'm aware of.

I am unfamiliar with the processes in place to do this.

I note that there is a good spread and diversity with the different universities that students are coming from. There is no bias towards one or several universities that might be seen as more prestigious .