Senior Engineer

Classification: ANU Senior Manager 1 (Engineering)
Salary package: $128,316 - $134,446 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded)
This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 30 June 2027. 

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,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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The Position
OreAI projects in the iron ore and critical minerals (Cu, Li) sectors are focused on developing advances in the quantitative characterisation of the geological materials and downstream products (e.g., crushed, separated) along the value chain from the mine to mill. The Senior Engineer will support this partnership by leading the technical delivery of data within Pilot Worked Example programs through the OreAI analysis workflow.

The Senior Engineer position will sit within the Department of Material Physics, Research School of Physics. The Senior Engineer will maintain close cross-disciplinary working relationship  with other Senior staff in the OreAI program. The person will manage complex engineering assignments from concept through to implementation, entailing technical specifications, detailed planning and supervision of internal personnel and resources.

The Person
We are looking for a qualified Phd/MSc engineer with practical experience in delivery of advanced geomaterials /materials science or engineering characterization and analysis programs. Experience in working on CT-based geo-material science applications is highly desirable. The person should have experience in project management of scientific or research projects, entailing detailed planning and delivery of project proposals and other documents related to project management and delivery. 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.

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For more information about the position please contact Prof. Mark Knackstedt on E: mark.knackstedt@anu.edu.au.

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

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two pages 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 you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au or T: +61 2 6125 9371. 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 applicant 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.