Night Assistant

Classification: ANU Officer 4/5 (Technical)
Salary package: $73,650 - $88,709 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation
Term: Part Time 0.4FTE, Continuing (contingent Funded), funded until 30 June 2025

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• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities

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The Position
The position is located at Siding Spring Observatory (SSO), which is one of two key sites for the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) in Australia. The site sits at the summit of Mt Woorut, NSW, and is set within the stunning National Heritage Listed Warrumbungle National Park, around 30 kilometres from the town of Coonabarabran, NSW.

The Night Assistant will operate the Anglo-Australian Telescope at night and is responsible for the safety of the Observers present and the safe operation of the telescope itself. The Night Assistant will provide technical support, fault finding and reporting and will assist in the operation of the Instrumentation and other systems such as the automated 2.3m telescope.

The role consists of seven night long night shifts, working from sunset to sunrise. Nine such shifts will be scheduled for each twelve months of employment. Accommodation in the ANU Lodge at Siding Spring is provided for each shift if required. There is no requirement for regular daytime attendance at Siding Spring in between the scheduled night shifts.

This role may also involve working in confined spaces, working at heights, and driving to and from sites. For further information, please refer to the Position Description and PEWER form link below.

The Person
We are looking for a technically sound, IT competent person who follows good WHS practises and is comfortable working at night, either alone and/or closely with observers (remote or in person).  A keen interest in astronomy would be an asset.

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics here.

For more information about the position please contact Mr Christopher Ramage T: +61 2 6842 6307. E: chris.ramage@anu.edu.au.

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

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

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

If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to:

• Participate in a 30 minute interview using behavioural interview questions
• Accept an invitation to visit the site
• Complete a practical test on site

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au. 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.