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The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

CSIRO's core areas of impact
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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

 
  • A man looks up at a set of screens on which is displayed a complicated, three dimensional cross-section of a human head.
    CSIRO information sciences group overview

    This group houses the core of CSIRO’s research in astronomy, mathematical services and information and communication technologies.

  • An image of the Australian Offshore Mineral Locations Map.
    Manufacturing, materials and minerals group overview

    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.

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

    The Energy Group aims to develop and apply leading-edge energy research that meets Australian needs.

  • 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.

  • CSIRO logo.
    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.
  • 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.

Publication - General

 
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    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.