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ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN
OBSERVATORY
OPERATIONS
MANAGER
SIDING SPRING, COONABARABRAN
NSW
Salary range $103,744 to
$112,400 per annum
(plus superannuation of
approximately 15.4%, annual leave bonus and co. maintained vehicle)
Applications are
invited for the position of Operations Manager at the AAO Siding Spring
to replace the incumbent on his retirement.
The Anglo-Australian
Observatory (AAO) is one of the world's leading astronomical
facilities. The AAO operates two major optical telescopes on Siding
Spring mountain: the 3.9m Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT) and the 1.2m
United Kingdom Schmidt Telescope (UKST). It also has a laboratory in
the Sydney
suburb of Eastwood. The position is based at Siding
Spring Mountain
near Coonabarabran - located 480 km north west of Sydney. It is a progressive town with
a modern high school, hospital and medical centre.
The successful
applicant will have a track record of successfully managing a team of
20 technically qualified people and operational budgets (approx. $3m);
scientific or technical qualifications or experience; excellent
interpersonal and communications skills; and a commitment to equal
employment opportunity, and occupational health and safety.
The appointment is
indefinite although a fixed term contract of five years could also be
negotiated. Inquiries: Professor Matthew Colless (02) 9372 4812.
This is a unique
career opportunity to join a world-renowned organisation in a
challenging position, and to enjoy the lifestyle benefits this location
brings.
Selection will be
based on the specific selection criteria and duty statement. You should
obtain the recruitment package from the AAO website and follow its
guidelines: www.aao.gov.au. Written applications should be addressed
to:
Personnel Officer,
Anglo-Australian Observatory, PO
Box 296, Epping NSW 1710
Applications close on
Friday 13 February 2009.
The Anglo-Australian
Observatory is an equal opportunity employer.
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