Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Engineering)
Salary package: $118,003 - $123,640 per annum plus 17% Superannuation
Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (2 years)
Position Description:  PD and PEWER FINAL_Senior Mechanical Engineer_SM1.pdf

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,
• 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.

The Position

The successful candidate will become a member of the Department of Materials Physics within the Research School of Physics (RSPhys). The Department hosts the ANU X-ray Tomography Group. The Senior Mechanical Engineer provides design, development, validation and maintenance expertise for technical projects and activities.

The Person

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background and extensive experience in complex electronics and mechanical design. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate proficiency and experience in computer assisted design, including integration of optical, thermal and mechanical (including FEA) design approaches and proficiency with Solid Works and the ASME Standard.

For more information about the position please contact Professor Mark Knackstedt on T: +61 2 6125 1015, or E: mark.knackstedt@anu.edu.au

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

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

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If you require any adjustments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au or T: +61 2 6125 8045. 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.

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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. 

Closing Date: 22 January 2023