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This page lists recently-advertised positions available within the Australian Astronomical Observatory (AAO), plus information to help applicants frame their applications.

The Department of Innovation is transitioning to an online recruitment system, Career Centre, implemented from 21 February 2011. From this date, we will advertise vacancies and facilitate the submission and assessment of job applications through the online Career Centre recruitment system.

For information relating to a current vacancy please contact the officer specified in the position description.

Applications

Please note that all applicants must apply through our on-line Career Centre recruitment system, eRecruit. All prospective candidates should be directed to our Career Centre which in turn takes the candidate to our positions vacant which are published on eRecruit. The candidate is then required to apply for the position on line. Only applications received through the on-line Career Centre system will be accepted.

Position Description Location Closing Date Application method
Mechanical Engineer

North Ryde
21st March, 2013
In order to apply you need to follow the instructions for applicants at:
http://innovationjobs.nga.net.au/
Electronics Technician
North Ryde
18th April, 2013
instructions for applicants at:
http://innovationjobs.nga.net.au/
Electronics Engineer
North Ryde
30th April, 2014
instructions for applicants at:
http://innovationjobs.nga.net.au/

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Please ensure that you check the information on the Career Centre website. Only applications submitted through the Career Centre will be accepted. If you still have an issue submitting your application you may contact Rajni Prasad on + 61 2 9372 4863 between 9.00am to 5.00pm EST, or you can send your query to jobs@aao.gov.au. Any application submitted to this email address will be disregarded. Please note that we will respond during business hours.