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Mechanical Technician

Employer
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)
Location
New South Wales, Australia
Closing date
27 Jun 2021

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Classification: ANU Officer 4/5 (Technical)
Salary package: $ 65,101 - $ 78,411 per annum plus 17% Superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed Term until June 2022

  • Great work/life balance with dynamic team culture
  • Four weeks annual leave per year, generous parental leave, plus a variety of salary packaging options

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: 

  • Perform fault finding, repair and maintenance on a broad range of specialised mechanical equipment and scientific instruments ensuring all equipment is ready for installation on the telescope.
  • Fabricate, modify, diagnose, repair, operate and test unique scientific components, equipment, and infrastructure using specialised mechanical equipment and innovative techniques.
  • Contribute to the timely repair, maintenance and upgrade services for mechanical equipment including registered plant equipment, with particular attention to statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Operate mechanical workshop machinery.

Closing Date: 27th June 2021

Position Description: Download FilePD - Mechanical Technician AAT-SSO (ANUO45) (1).pdf

The Person

To excel in this role you will have recent experience working in a scientific environment and will demonstrate:

  • Ability to design, construct, test, diagnose and repair a broad range of mechanical equipment
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with the capacity to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with staff, students and contractors from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.
  • Well-developed organisational skills with demonstrated experience working to deadlines in the achievement of operational outcomes, utilising initiative and judgement.

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.

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For more information about the position please contact Randal Darko on T: +61 2 6842 6234 or E: Randal.darko@anu.edu.au

ANU Values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. People with a disability are encouraged to apply. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here.

Application information

In order to apply for his role, please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A statement addressing the selection criteria, and
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV).

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

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