Are you interested in gaining new experience, meeting people and lending a helping hand to your colleagues?
CSIRO Staff Association delegates make a big difference supporting members in the workplace by providing information, advice and support.
Nominations are now open for workplace delegate positions. You must be a financial member of the union to volunteer. Delegates are elected for a twelve month term, beginning December 2026.
You don’t need any previous experience or special skills, just an ability to talk to your colleagues and the enthusiasm to make a difference.
If you’re interested in making a positive improvement to your workplace and support your fellow CSIRO workers, contact an organiser to find out how you can become a Staff Association delegate.
| Sub-Section | Returning Officer | Nominations Close | Nomination Form | |
| ACT | Anthony Keenan | Friday 27 November 2026 | ||
| Victoria | Hamish Barnett | Friday 27 November 2026 | ||
| Tasmania | Hamish Barnett | Friday 27 November 2026 | ||
| Western Australia | Michelle Hackett | Friday 27 November 2026 | ||
| South Australia | Hamish Barnett | Friday 27 November 2026 | ||
| Northern Australia | Zeenat Rupawalla | Friday 27 November 2026 | ||
| South Queensland | Zeenat Rupawalla | Friday 27 November 2026 | ||
| NSW | Anthony Keenan | Friday 27 November 2026 |
For more information or to arrange a confidential discussion about becoming a delegate, email csstaff@cpsu.org.au or contact the relevant Returning Officer as listed below.
Training and development opportunities are available for delegates. Speak to your organiser for more information.
The CSIRO Staff Association version of CPSU’s delegate handbook is now available. This comprehensive resource provides a basic introduction to the position and topics including CSIRO Section structure, delegate rights and building union profile.
The Staff Association encourages delegates to create and commission union communications to share stories, experiences and lessons from CSIRO workplaces. To assist delegates in designing and producing content, we’ve put together a few template examples and instructions to get those creative ideas flowing and connect with your audience.
