Location: Geraldton, WA, AU
Company: CSIRO
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The opportunity
The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.
In Australia, the SKAO is collaborating with CSIRO to operate and support the construction of the low frequency telescope (SKA-Low) in remote Western Australia on Wajarri Yamaji Country.
The Traditional Owners and native title holders, the Wajarri Yamaji, have gifted CSIRO with the traditional name Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara for the CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory, home to the SKA-Low telescope. The traditional name means ‘sharing sky and stars’ in the Wajarri language.
The SKA-Low Station Configuration Specialist is a key member of the Low Station Deployment Team and will be responsible for configuration management activities during the station construction phase. These activities include baseline management, configuration identification and engineering change management of the SKA-Low stations.
Your duties will include:
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Maintaining the correct as-installed configuration for SKA-Low stations and communicating this to other parts of the Observatory.
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Creating procedures to comply with SKA’s configuration management guidelines.
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Reviewing technical outputs for compliance with specified standards.
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Applying technical knowledge to solve problems at the SKA-Low station level.
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Collaborating with stakeholders for coordination and collaborative working.
Location: Geraldton, Western Australia
Salary: AU$110,038 - AU$119,080 plus 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: 4-year Specified Term – Full-Time, Part-Time or Job-Share
Reference: 96868
To be considered you will need:
Essential
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Tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline or significant equivalent experience.
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Experience and training in Configuration Management, including using tools for system engineering lifecycle baselines, such as ALIM.
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Experience in managing and administration of CMMS platforms (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
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Demonstrable experience in formal baseline control, product breakdown structures, documentation management, as-built configuration management, and configuration audits.
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Proven relationship-building skills and experience as the first point of stakeholder contact, providing consultative advice.
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Strong verbal and business writing skills, able to summarize technical data for non-specialists, and effective teamwork and communication abilities.
Desirable
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Knowledge of current external issues, including legislative, regulatory, and best practice standards, that impact configuration management.
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Experience and training with the SAE EIA-649C standard for configuration management.
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Understanding of project management concepts, with a strong planning and organisational skills, and project management experience.
CSIRO is an Equal Opportunity employer working hard to recruit world-class talent that represents the diversity across our society. As part of our commitment to equitable employment outcomes for under-represented groups, preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the role criteria.
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 or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. 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.
CSIRO and the SKA Observatory value and respect difference, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. We are open to discussing flexible working opportunities with this role being offered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis. Please raise your preference in your application.
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
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How to apply
To apply for this role, please apply on-line providing your CV, and a Cover Letter clearly addressing the essential criteria of this role and your motivation for applying. Under CSIRO policy, only those who are able to demonstrate how they can meet the essential criteria may be appointed
Applications close
11 AUGUST 2024, 11:59pm AWST