Career Advice

Location: Canberra, ACT, AU

Company: CSIRO

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The Opportunity

• Leverage your project management expertise in an intriguing environment at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex.
• Fleet transport to & from site available, within Canberra region.
• Convenient 9-day fortnight schedule (open to considering applicants seeking part-time hours as well, ideally from 0.8FTE)

The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) supports ground-based spacecraft telecommunications as part of the international NASA Deep Space Network (DSN), under contractual arrangements between the NASA and CSIRO.

As a Project Manager working at CDSCC, you will work in parallel with our other Project Manager and be responsible for management of existing and new CDSCC projects and major maintenance activities that support the operational and strategic requirements of the site and DSN. You will be involved with all areas of site (CDSCC), the broader CSIRO, NASA and JPL teams to ensure the delivery of projects and activities that support ongoing operations. 

Placed within the Facilities and Maintenance Services division of CDSCC, collectively the team are responsible for managing and supporting all areas of operations onsite at CDSCC, through the provision of high-quality facilities and maintenance services. 

Your duties will include:

• Directing, planning and managing projects from inception to completion that relate to operations at CDSCC.
• Working and liaising with colleagues across CDSCC and CSIRO as well as international partners to ensure delivery of projects.
• Communicating regularly with site management and partners on progress of projects and report any delays or complications.
• Complying with all project management requirements related to practice, procedure and policy. 
• Managing and liaising with subcontractors and contractors required to deliver projects.
• Ensuring ongoing and appropriate communication between all parties working on projects and provide conduit between CDSCC and all involved partners.
• Implementing a methodology and systems to ensure efficiency in areas such as project planning, scheduling, budgeting and execution.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, dependencies and timelines.
• Participating in safety and risk analysis and manufacturing reviews.
• Allocating, monitoring and controlling financial resources.
• Administering contracts, variations and closures. 
• Being flexible and agile to contribute to multiple teams, managing multiple priorities, and supporting various business and site needs.
• Being responsible for managing all aspects of a project to ensure timely completion and delivery against stated objectives.
• Developing and reviewing policies, procedures, systems and making recommendations to guide management decisions.

Location: Tidbinbilla, Canberra ACT

Salary: AU$113,529 – $135,931 + 15.4% superannuation + Tracking Station Allowance of $123.95/week (pro-rata for part-time)

Tenure: Indefinite, full-time, part-time will be considered for the right candidate

Reference: 94956

To be considered you will need:

Essential:

• A Tertiary qualification in a related discipline (such as Project Management) or equivalent experience, with relevant experience demonstrated within large or complex organisations.  
• Demonstrable experience in delivering expert advice, training and support. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects, including independently planning, scheduling, budget managing, implementing and completing the required project activities and objectives to stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and co-operatively as a member of a project team and to form and maintain effective and respectful relationships with a range of colleagues and collaborators. 
• Demonstrable high level interpersonal and communication skills to foster knowledge transfer, open communication, coaching and collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders.
   

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with Trades and Technical positions in a similar maintenance and operations environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.

CSIRO is an Equal Opportunity employer working hard to recruit world-class talent that represents the diversity across our society.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents only. As this site works directly with NASA and JPL, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Export Administration Regulations (EAR) clearance/approval, to perform the inherent requirements of the position.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs, whether we are undertaking research, engaging with the public or nurturing future scientists in person or online. Source – CSIRO Child Safe policy 2023

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

19th November 2023, 11:00pm AEST/AEDT

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed. Please consider applying as soon as possible.