Astronomical Instrumentation Project Lead

Macquarie University; Ryde; Presencial; AUD 126.000 - 141.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking

Descripción de la vacante

Macquarie University’s Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO) seeks a Project Manager to lead end-to-end instrument and technology projects for observatories and space applications. You will coordinate engineers, scientists and contractors to deliver on time, within budget, and to specification.

Reporting to AAO’s Head of Programs, you will manage proposals, plans and risk, ensuring safety, governance and stakeholder alignment while enabling scientific discovery and innovation across a dynamic

Formación

• Relevant tertiary qualification/s and/or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex, multi-disciplinary technical projects to specification, budget and schedule.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance in a lab-based technical environment.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee delivery of complex instrument, technology and software projects on time, budget and spec.
• Monitor progress against milestones and budgets and prepare progress reports for senior management.
• Plan and deliver multi-disciplinary technical projects from proposal through handover; manage resources and subcontractors.

Conocimientos

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Contract management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, astronomy, physics, project management, communications or a related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Macquarie University’s Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO) seeks a Project Manager to lead end-to-end instrument and technology projects for observatories and space applications. You will coordinate engineers, scientists and contractors to deliver on time, within budget, and to specification.

Reporting to AAO’s Head of Programs, you will manage proposals, plans and risk, ensuring safety, governance and stakeholder alignment while enabling scientific discovery and innovation across a dynamic