Mechanical Engineering Specialist

Times Higher Education; Canberra; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian National University (ANU) invites applications for an ANU Officer Grade 8 (Specialist) in the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre within RSAA. The successful candidate will lead specialist mechanical and opto-mechanical design, validation, and maintenance for RSAA projects, collaborating across teams.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, organisational ability, and the capacity to build productive relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, development, validation and maintenance expertise for RSAA technical projects and activities.

Job description

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 8 (Specialist)
Salary package: $124,392 - $133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full Time, Fixed Term (until March 2027)
Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO8_Mechanical Engineer Specialist.pdf

In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80

The Position

The successful candidate will provide specialist technical management skill in support of the instrumentation program in the area of mechanical engineering. This position will provide design; development, validation and maintenance expertise for approved RSAA technical projects and activities.

The Person

We are looking for a qualified Mechanical Engineering Specialist with experience in mechanical and opto-mechanical design, system validation techniques and maintenance of mechanical or opto-mechanical systems. A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key.

The School

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) within the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA), see here.

For further information please contact, Mr Gaston Gausachs, Mechanical Engineering Group Lead, T: [phone], E: [e-mail]

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [e-mail]

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU see here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

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

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and be able to maintain all necessary clearances and authorisations required to work within defence export controlled environment. They willbe required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with Background Checking Procedure and National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.

Closing date:Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 11:55PM (Canberra Time)