**Classification**: ANU Senior Manager 1 (Specialist)
**Salary package**: $118,003 to $123,640 per annum plus 17% Superannuation
**Term**: Full-time, Continuing contingent funded (4 years)
- Excellent employer superannuation contributions and variety of salary packaging options
- Generous parental leave entitlements (26 weeks paid leave and 6 weeks career re-entry assistance)
- Full time and part-time employment options are available, as well as flexible working hours
- On campus childcare facilities
**The Area**
The Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) is a national facility in Canberra, Australia. It was established to support the development of the next generation of instruments for astronomy and space. The AITC provides cutting-edge, extensive capabilities in the development of high performance instrumentation for ground-based telescopes and space missions, including precision manufacturing, rapid prototyping and the test and evaluation of small spacecrafts.
The AITC is currently involved in the design and construction of large instruments for the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), the European Southern Observatory (ESO), the Subaru Telescope, and other ground-based observatories and space-based capabilities, in Australia and internationally. The AITC leads extensive, cutting-edge space technology programs in laser communications and earth observations. The AITC also hosts and operates the Australian National Space Testing Facility.
The AITC is hosted by the Australian National University, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Mount Stromlo Observatory.
**The Position**
**The Person**
To excel in this role you will have an undergraduate degree and progress towards postgraduate qualifications in a relevant science, engineering or related discipline, plus over four years relevant practical experience, OR an equivalent combination of applicable training and over eight years relevant experience.
- Research and development initiatives in the areas of astronomical instrumentation, space instrumentation and scientific detector systems. Experience designing electronics and/or development of detector systems for scientific instrumentation is highly desirable
- Developing and implementing major projects for astronomical telescopes, laser communications and earth observation; working closely and effectively with industry partners, suppliers and contractors
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/home balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential.
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ANU Values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. Women, gender diverse people, LGBTIQ* people and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
**Application information**
- Statements specifically addressing each one of the selection criteria in the attached position descriptions, and
- A current curriculum vitae (CV).
**Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.