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Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Specialist)
Salary package: $115,511- $123,519 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Continuing (contingent funded)
Position Description and Selection Criteria:
This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 30 June 2028
The Area
The Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) is national facility in Canberra and part of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics. The Centre was established to support the development of the next generation of instruments for astronomy and space science.
The Position
In accordance with the ANU - iLAuNCH project agreements, the Space Projects Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring the delivery of space projects standards, focusing on optical communication projects, ensuring compliance delivery and that all AITC project activities meet the necessary space standards and facilities required to fulfil contracted objectives and target in close collaboration with stakeholders and customer/end user and to efficiently deliver projects within the AITC Space Project program.
The Person
We are looking for experienced quality manager with significant experience establishing project the standards, tools, templates and maintaining them using consistent procedures and processes, in line with international standards, such as the European Cooperation for Space Standardisation (ECSS). Essential skills and experience include developing and implementing quality management principles, structures and processes to meet strategic objectives using highly developed analytical, conceptual, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to write influential reports. Experience in space technology development sector will be highly regarded.
Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics here.
For more information about the position please contactDr Roger Haynes on T: +61 2 6125 0313 E: .
Working at ANU
This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.
We offer:
* Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
* Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
* Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
* Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.
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A Diverse and Inclusive Team
ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.
ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:
* A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
* No more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.
The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.
If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.
For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here.
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management and Science
* Industries
Higher Education and Research Services
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