Optical Specialist / Senior Optical Specialist

Job Summary

Category
Scientific / Technical Staff
Institution
Australian National University
Department
Advanced Instrumentation Technology Centre, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Number of Positions Available
1
Work Arrangement
In-Person

Job Description

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 6/7 or ANU Officer 8 (Specialist)
Salary package: $86,960 - $114,700 per annum, plus 17% superannuation
Terms:  Full-time, Continuing (Contingent Funded) (up to 4 years)

Working at ANU

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The Position 

The Optical / Senior Optical Specialist will report to the Optical Discipline Supervisor and will undertake optical research and development activities within the optics discipline team environment and will provide specialist technical support to RSAA research program in the area of Optics and is responsible for managing and ensuring that necessary optics standards and technical facilities requirements are met for assigned projects.

The Person 

We are looking for qualified (a University degree or progress towards postgraduate qualifications in Optics or related discipline) Optical Specialist with experience in management of optical design, manufacturing, integration, testing and delivery, and with familiarity with the application and use of optical metrology equipment.  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.

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 here.

For more information about the position please contact Israel Vaughn on T: +61 2 6125 6084 E: [email protected].  

Application information

Please use the following link to apply: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/550179/optical-specialist-senior-optical-specialist

Application deadline: 5 April 2023 11:55:00 PM AUS Canberra Time

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Range
$57,176USD to $75,415USD
Included Benefits

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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Application Details

Publication Start Date
2023 Mar 09
Application Deadline
2023 Apr 06
Reference Code
550179

Inquiries

Name
Dr Israel Vaughn

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