Classification: ANU Officer Level 8 (Technical)
Salary package: $103,636 - $110,821 per annum plus 17% Superannuation
Term: Full Time, Fixed Term (until June 2025)
- Great work/life balance with dynamic team culture
- Four weeks annual leave per year, generous parental leave, plus a variety of salary packaging options
- Extra two days of annual leave per year and additional district allowance
The Area
The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) at the Australian National University (ANU) operates Siding Spring Observatory, Australia’s largest optical astronomical observatory.
The Observatory is situated on the border of Warrumbungle National Park in northern NSW and is part of Australia’s first internationally recognised dark sky park. Over 40 telescopes, including Australia’s largest telescope, the Anglo-Australian telescope, are located at the Observatory.
At RSAA, we offer our professional staff a dynamic, flexible and safe working environment with excellent training and career development opportunities and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, inclusive team.
The Position
Based at the Observatory, the main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
- Planning and overseeing projects from initiation through to completion
- Interacting with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
- Assisting the Observatory Manager in the day-to-day operations of the Observatory
- Providing expert advice to the Observatory Manager
- Supervising telescope and instrument specialists
- Managing the introduction of new or refurbished equipment into regular operations, including the training of staff
The Person
RSAA is seeking a Project Manager that has had recent experience in project management in a scientific environment. You will need to have:
- The ability to manage several projects at once
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to gain an understanding of current technologies in instrumentation and telescopes
- A postgraduate qualification in scientific and/or technical discipline and extensive project management expertise or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
- Experience in managing small teams
Application information
Please use the below link to apply: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/548281/project-manager
Applications close: 3 February 2023 11:55:00 PM AUS Canberra Time
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.