Project Manager - Siding Spring Observatory

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Archive Date: 
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Scientific/Technical Staff
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
The Australian National University
Department Name: 
Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, College of Science
Street Line 1: 
Siding Spring Observatory
Street Line 2: 
Observatory Rd
City: 
Coonabarabran
State/Province: 
New South Wales
Zip/Postal: 
2357
Country: 
Australia
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

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.  

Pay Compensation
Salary Min: 
$70451.00 (USD)
Salary Max: 
$75336.00 (USD)
Included Benefits: 

The Australian National University is a world-leading institution and provides a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs to support staff in maintaining a healthy work/life balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential. For more information, please click here.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, February 3, 2023
Selection Deadline: 
Friday, February 10, 2023
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
Professor Chris Lidman
Title: 
Director, Siding Spring Observatory
Institution/Company: 
The Australian National University
Department Name: 
Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Street Line 1: 
Mount Stromlo Observatory
Street Line 2: 
Cotter Road
City: 
Weston Creek
State/Province: 
ACT
Zip/Postal Code: 
2611
Country: 
Australia
Institution/Company Job ID or Reference Code: 
548281
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Associate Professor Chris Lidman
Subject: 
Project Manager 548281