Program Director, Australia Telescope National Facility
5 days ago
We are seeking a strategic and innovative leader to join our team as the Program Director of the Australia Telescope National Facility. As a key member of our Space and Astronomy research unit, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the ATNF and will lead and build cohesion within the facility.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage a team of researchers and engineers to deliver high-quality research and innovation in radio astronomy
- Develop and manage a sustainable portfolio of R&D projects consistent with the ATNF's future direction
- Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and implement strategies to achieve the ATNF's strategic objectives
- Employ your superior collaboration and communication skills to balance delivering ATNF's strategic objectives with CSIRO's organisational-wide priorities and outcomes
- PhD (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience) in a relevant science or technology field, such as astrophysics and/or radio astronomy
- Managerial qualifications or significant relevant scientific leadership experience
- Proven ability to translate strategy into implementation, organisational alignment and management of change
- Experience in leading a high-performance culture in a research environment/organisation
- Established international reputation within Radio Astronomy
- Experience with project and financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, resource management, and managing significant funding streams or programs
- Ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders and build strategic collaborations
- Demonstrated record of adherence to professional ethics and conduct, including professional and respectful workplace behaviour
- Values aligned to CSIRO's values
- Willingness and ability to travel interstate and internationally, as required
CSIRO is Australia's national science agency, delivering transformative, positive impacts through science and technology. We collaborate with universities, government, industry, and innovative communities across the country and internationally. With over 6,000 staff, we contribute to Australia's national prosperity, environmental sustainability, and social wellbeing.
About the Australia Telescope National FacilityThe ATNF is a world-class radio astronomy facility, operating several radio astronomy observatories and data archives. Our technology development program is an internationally recognised source of innovative radio astronomy instrumentation. We are part of CSIRO's Space & Astronomy research unit, and together we aim to enable humanity to understand our Earth and Universe.
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