Observatory Manager
Job Summary
Job Description
Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Technical)
Salary package: $118,003 - $123,640AUD per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funding) (until June 2025)
Position overview
The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) at the Australian National University (ANU) invites applications for the position of Observatory Manager at Siding Spring Observatory (SSO).
Siding Spring Observatory (SSO) is Australia’s largest optical astronomical observatory and is located in the Warrumbungle mountains of northern New South Wales. It is home to Australia’s largest optical telescope, the 3.9-metre Anglo-Australian Telescope, the ANU 2.3-metre Advanced Technology Telescope, the ANU SkyMapper 1.3-metre telescope, and several other telescopes from national and international organisations.
The Observatory Manager reports to the SSO Director and coordinates the activities of a diverse team of 20 technicians and specialists. The Observatory Manager is responsible for the operational and technical management of the ANU-operated facilities at SSO and for coordination with ANU Facilities & Services on the site infrastructure.
For further information please contact Associate Professor Christopher Lidman, E: [email protected] T: +61 2 6125 0238.
Applications close: 31 May 2022 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
How to apply: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/545095/observatory-manager