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Group photo of participants at an Executive Management Council meeting, April 2006.
CSIRO's organisational structure
CSIRO is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse scientific research organisations in the world. To function as an efficient organisation, it is structured into several different areas.

Overview

 
  • An image of the Australian Offshore Mineral Locations Map.
    Manufacturing, Materials and Minerals Group

    The Manufacturing, Materials and Minerals Group contains the core of CSIRO’s research focus in the materials, manufacturing, minerals, mining, chemicals, health and infrastructure sectors.

  • A flock of birds (Banded Stilt) in a wetland environment.
    Environment group overview

    The Environment Group aims to support the development of production sectors while at the same time minimising current and potential adverse environmental impacts.

  • Cows grazing in a paddock with a virtual fence.
    Agribusiness group overview

    The Agribusiness Group serves large and vital sectors of the Australian economy including the agri-food industry and the human health sector.

  • Image of solar panels at the CSIRO's National Solar Energy Centre in Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
    Sustainable Energy & Environment group

    The Sustainable Energy & Environment group aims to develop and apply leading-edge energy and environmental research that meets Australian needs.

  • Photo: Dr Alex Zelinsky
    Information and communications, science and technology group overview

    Information and Communications, Science and Technology Group contains the core of CSIRO’s research focus in the sectors of astronomy, information communication technology (ICT) and mathematical services.

  • Group photo of participants at an Executive Management Council meeting, April 2006.
    CSIRO's organisational structure
    CSIRO is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse scientific research organisations in the world. To function as an efficient organisation, it is structured into several different areas.

Publication - General

 
  • Group photo of participants at an Executive Management Council meeting, April 2006.
    CSIRO's organisation chart

    CSIRO's structure enables the organisation to achieve its goals. This PDF provides a high-level view of the way CSIRO is structured.

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