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DEADLINE: Australia–Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative Grants

Applications are now open for the Australia–Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative Grants.

This bilateral program supports collaborative research projects between eligible Australian organisations and Vietnamese partner organisations.

The program provides up to A$1.3 million in total funding, with grants of between A$100,000 and A$300,000 available for projects running from 24 to 36 months. Funding supports the Australian component of collaborative projects involving universities, research institutions, businesses and industry partners.

Projects must align with one of three priority areas:

  • new and renewable technologies
  • a sustainable blue economy
  • recycling and waste management.

Learn more and apply here

DEADLINE: Bloom Launchpad Program

Launchpad is a 12-week program that lets you develop a business idea and get academic credit towards your university degree.

Launchpad provides students with an academic structure that encourages and supports entrepreneurial activity. Accepted students are provided access to Bloom’s co-working space, allowing them to interact with members with small businesses and start-ups. Students also have the opportunity to pitch their business idea to investors and the public at end of the semester. Students are encouraged to continue their start-ups after the unit concludes.

Deadline for the next cohort: 19 July 2026

CSIRO Webinar: Nurturing Trust in Science Through Partnerships and Engagement

In an era of rampant misinformation, the credibility of science has never mattered more – or been harder to protect. CSIRO Publishing is responding on two fronts: making rigorous science accessible and engaging for the general public, and equipping researchers with the skills and confidence to publish with impact.

Join us for a snapshot of how we’re doing this in practice:

  • ‘It Starts With…’ – our new podcast bringing credible science to curious, general audiences
  • Science video explainers – short, shareable content that makes complex research discoverable beyond the journal page
  • Scientific writing workshops – practical, partnership-based support to help your researchers communicate and publish effectively

Discover how CSIRO Publishing can partner with your institution to strengthen the research ecosystem – from the lab to the public conversation.

CSIRO Webinar: From data to action: new insights into Australia’s circular economy

This event will bring together the latest research, state experience, and national policy to explore what Australia’s first comprehensive circular economy metrics mean for how we plan, implement, and measure progress towards a circular economy.

You’ll hear from:

  • CSIRO presenting key insights from Australia’s first sub-national material flow and circularity accounts, covering all states and territories from 2010 to 2024, including what the data reveals about material demand, waste, emissions, and circularity performance across every jurisdiction.
  • Policymakers from South Australia and Victoria sharing their firsthand experience of using circular economy metrics in the policy process, including what works, what’s hard, and what the new data can contribute.
  • The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) on why robust metrics are essential for national circular economy planning and implementation, and how this new evidence base fits within Australia’s broader circular economy framework.

CSIRO Webinar: One Health Wonders

One Health Wonders webinar: First Nations approaches to One Health in action
We are delighted to invite you to the next One Health Wonders webinar: First Nations approaches to One Health in action. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 from 2:00-3:00pm AEST.

This session will explore how First Nations knowledge and practices strengthen One Health preparedness and response. Together, we will be exploring an Indigenous One Health Framework and hearing how First Nations approaches are addressing biosecurity threats in Northern Australia.

This webinar will include short presentations followed by a panel discussion with the following speakers:

  • Dr Tamara Riley (Australian National University)
  • Thaine Mills (Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry)
  • Harry Tamwoy (NAILSMA)
  • Michael Zitha (QLD Department of Primary Industries)

DEADLINE: UWA Industry Engagement Manager (OICD)

Drive Real-World Impact Through Innovation. | Lead High-Impact Partnerships and Research Growth. | Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis. | Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

The UWA Office of Industry and Commercial Development (OICD) is the University’s gateway to transformative partnerships where research meets real-world impact. We cultivate bold collaborations with industry and government that unlock new pathways for innovation and discovery. From agriculture to oceans, medicine to space, defence to data, our team connects world-class research with commercial opportunity, accelerating solutions that shape industries and improve lives.

About the opportunity

  • Identify and grow a pipeline of business development opportunities, such as contract research and collaborative grant funding.
  • Establish and manage relevant internal and external stakeholders to facilitate collaborations, manage expectations and provide outcomes.
  • Initiate and lead OICD internal decision making with analysis, reporting and recommendations, exercising decision making and commercial judgement.

DEADLINE: DEED Community Engagement Officer (PoweringWA)

This role plays a key part in building and maintaining strong relationships with communities, businesses, organisations, government and industry to support the delivery of key initiatives. You will contribute to effective communication, engagement strategies, and the coordination of stakeholder insights that inform decision-making and project outcomes. As part of a high-performing team, you will assist with the planning and delivery of engagement activities, development of communication materials, and management of stakeholder information systems.

 

DEADLINE: DEED Deputy Director General (Science & Innovation, Industry and Corporate Capability)

The position provides executive leadership responsible and operates within a policy environment characterised by increasing global competition for investment, technological capability and advanced manufacturing. Governments internationally are placing greater emphasis on strengthening innovation ecosystems, supporting emerging industries and ensuring that public sector institutions possess the capability required to respond to rapidly evolving economic and technological conditions.

Within this environment, the Deputy Director General performs a senior executive leadership function within DEED, providing strategic leadership across policy frameworks, industry capability initiatives and investment programs associated with the Government’s economic diversification priorities.

Further information about the role and the expected leadership behaviours can be found here

Entrepreneurial Educator Exchange (E3 Connect) – AI in Schools

Discover how artificial intelligence is already reshaping entrepreneurial learning in schools and what this means for teaching, learning, and assessment.

Educators will explore practical classroom use cases and guiding principles for using AI to enhance creativity, problem-solving, and student agency, while maintaining ethical and pedagogical integrity.