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Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation

About CSIRO

At CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

About the SKA Observatory

The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.

In Australia, the SKAO is collaborating with CSIRO to operate and support the construction of the low frequency telescope (SKA-Low) in remote Western Australia on Wajarri Yamaji Country.

The Traditional Owners and native title holders, the Wajarri Yamaji, have gifted CSIRO with the traditional name Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara for the CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory, home to the SKA-Low telescope. The traditional name means ‘sharing sky and stars’ in the Wajarri language.

The role

The SKA-Low Head of Engineering Operations will lead a high-performing team of engineers, technicians, and logistics specialists in building, maintaining, and enhancing the SKA-Low telescope. This includes overseeing 512 stations with 131,072 antennas across 72km in remote Western Australia and ensuring peak performance through the entire signal chain to the central processing facility. The SKA-Low Head of Engineering Operations will drive the transition from construction to full operational capability, leading a growing team in Geraldton to ensure the system performs at its best, balancing performance, availability, and sustainability.

To be considered you will need:

Essential

Relevant Qualifications: A minimum of an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
Leadership and Line Management Experience: Experience leading engineering operations and maintenance teams in scientific, industrial, military or similar settings. Proven ability to manage recruitment, performance, and development while fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture into daily operations.
Exceptional Communication and Influencing Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to present complex engineering issues clearly to diverse audiences. Proven ability to represent the organisation and build trust, influence decisions, and foster collaborative relationships.
Safety and Risk Management: Demonstrated experience in conducting risk assessments, mitigating hazards, and ensuring the well-being of team members through effective planning, training, and communication strategies tailored to remote work conditions.
Infrastructure and Lifecycle Management Understanding: Demonstrated expertise in leading complex technical operations, focusing on system performance, infrastructure management, and cutting-edge technologies. Experience in managing the infrastructure lifecycle, including procurement, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
Engineering Performance Management Knowledge: Demonstrated success in implementing long-term monitoring systems for engineering performance, data driven improvements, and ensuring efficient engineering and maintenance operations.

CSIRO is an Equal Opportunity employer working hard to recruit world-class talent that represents the diversity across our society. As part of our commitment to equitable employment outcomes for under-represented groups, preference will be given to Indigenous Australian people, women, and people with a disability who meet the role criteria.

For Full details about this role, please review the Position Description

Head of Engineering Operations - SKA-Low Telescope

Acknowledgement of Country

About CSIRO

About the SKA Observatory

The role

Your duties will include:

To be considered you will need:

Eligibility

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion

Child safety

How to apply

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