INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF

AITC TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER, RESEARCH SCHOOL OF ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 28 JANUARY 2018

ANU College of Science CONTENTS

Message from the AITC Director 2

The University 3

Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre 6

About the Role 7

Role Statement and Selection Criteria 8

Why Choose 10

How to Apply 12

The Australian National University 1 MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Located near Canberra, ’s capital, the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) is a world- class facility and international hub for astronomical instrumentation and space community. The centre connects researchers to global industry partners, to test and develop next generation technologies for use on the ground, in the atmosphere and in space. If you are an outstanding engineer or scientist looking for an exciting leadership opportunity within one of the best instrumentation and engineering teams in the world, we would welcome your application for this position. This booklet provides you with information about the position, AITC, the University and living in Canberra, Australia’s lovely ‘Bush Capital’. We strongly encourage women to apply for this position. AITC provides a flexible work environment which values and supports commitments to the family. Visit our website: www.aitc.anu.edu.au If you would like more information, please contact me at [email protected]

Professor Anna Moore Director, Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre The Australian National University

The Australian National University 2 THE UNIVERSITY

The Australian National University Research-intensive education (ANU) is one of the world’s foremost As the specially-chartered national university, the research universities. University conducts research at the highest levels in all of its colleges, and offers a unique research- Distinguished by its relentless pursuit of excellence, the led education to undergraduate and postgraduate University attracts leading academics and outstanding students as well as postdoctoral fellows. students from Australia and around the world. The University advances the national intellectual and Further information about ANU can be found at: creative capacity in three key ways: http://www.anu.edu.au/about. 1. Through broad-based research and research- intensive education in the disciplines fundamental History to all knowledge: the humanities, the sciences and The University was established by the Commonwealth the social sciences, Parliament in 1946 specifically to lead the development 2. By supporting research and research-intensive of the intellectual capacity of the nation through research education in a spectrum of professional and research training in line with the best international disciplines, and standards. It is the only Australian university established 3. By studying Australia in its various contexts. by a Commonwealth Act of Parliament. In 1960, the It is the aim of the University to achieve its objectives University accepted responsibility for undergraduate by creating an inspirational working environment for education along with an expectation that the highest all its staff,students and visitors. standards of education would be achieved. In each of its endeavours, the University strives to Scale achieve at the levels of the world’s great universities. The University has 4,300 staff, 10,286 Location undergraduates and 6,925 postgraduate students. Its The University campus has over 200 buildings and annual revenue exceeds $1.0 billion and consolidated occupies 145 hectares adjacent to the city centre assets are worth $2.5 billion of Canberra. The University also has a number of Partnerships smaller campuses: >> Mount Stromlo Observatory (west of Canberra) The University has strong links with leading >> Siding Spring Observatory (near Coonabarabran, research institutions in Australia and overseas. It is western ) a founding member of the International Alliance of Research Universities, a co-operative network of 10 >> North Australia Research Unit (Darwin, eminent international research-intensive universities ) which includes: >> Kioloa (coastal campus near Bawley Point, on the New South Wales South Coast) >> University of Cambridge >> ANU – The campus >> University of Oxford >> ANU Medical School – Calvary Hospital >> University of California, Berkeley >> Health Facilities in South East New South Wales >> Yale University >> Peking University >> National University of Singapore >> University of Tokyo >> University of Copenhagen >> ETH Zurich

The Australian National University 3 THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

University Colleges

ANU has seven colleges, each made up of the ANU College of research and education schools and centres that Business & Economics contribute to the various broad disciplines. The ANU College of Business and Economics (CBE) seeks to advance knowledge through high The ANU Colleges link research and teaching at quality teaching and research in the closely related undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree areas of accounting, actuarial studies, business levels. They undertake world-class research, information systems, econometrics, economic and provide education programs at the highest history, economics, finance, international business, standards. The University recognises the need to management, marketing and statistics. It endeavours strengthen strategic planning, align administrative to do this through the provision of a range of support with these plans and ensure consistency undergraduate and graduate programs, and of policy and procedure. The aim of the college through its research, publications and contributions structure is to promote and formalise cooperation to the associated professions, commerce, among the different contributors to disciplines in industry and government. ANU and to remove barriers in their path. anu.edu.au/admin/ANUColleges/index.php cbe.anu.edu.au ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science The ANU College of Engineering and Computer ANU College of Asia & the Pacific Science (CECS) comprises the Research School The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) of Engineering and the Research School of hosts the largest assembly of scholars dedicated Computer Science. It offers undergraduate to working on Asia and the Pacific in the English- degrees in engineering, information technology speaking world. Organisationally the College and computer science along with masters and comprises three large Schools - the School of doctoral postgraduate programs. The College Culture, History and Language (CHL); the School of undertakes basic and applied research in information International, Political and Strategic Studies (IPS); and communications technologies, materials and and the Crawford School of Public Policy - and manufacturing, formal methods and logic, machine two Research Centres: the Regulatory Institutions learning and vision, robotics and energy systems. Network (RegNet) and the Australian Centre on cecs.anu.edu.au China in the World. ANU College of Law asiapacific.anu.edu.au The ANU College of Law (CoL) is Australia’s national law school, committed to legal education and ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences research at the highest level, and to striving for The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) continuous improvement in the law for the benefit is the research and education college for the broad of national and international communities. The disciplines of the creative arts, humanities and the College offers LLB and LLB (Graduate) degrees, social sciences. The College has two research a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice through the schools and an Institute – a Research School of Legal Workshop, and postgraduate research and Social Sciences; a Research School of Humanities coursework degrees. and the Arts; and the Australian Demographic and law.anu.edu.au Social Research Institute – that cover the main ANU College of Health and Medicine disciplines to deliver leading research and degree The ANU College of Health and Medicine comprises programs. of in four schools: the ANU Medical School, The cass.anu.edu.au John Curtin School of Medical Research, the ANU College of Science and Environment Research School of Population Health and the The ANU College of Sciences and Environment (CSE) Research School of Psychology. brings together biological, and environmental chm.anu.edu.au sciences which comprises the Fenner School of Environment and Society, the Research Schools of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics and Engineering, Biology, and the Mathematical Sciences Institute. The College integrates high level research and educational excellence. cse.anu.edu.au

The Australian National University 4 THE ANU JOINT COLLEGES OF SCIENCE

The Australian National University 5 ADVANCED INSTRUMENTATION AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE (AITC)

The AITC is a national facility located Canberra, AITC’s unique facilities allow for multiple large and Australia and is a department of the Research complex projects and include: School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA). AITC > Large and small clean rooms was established to support the development of the next generation of instruments for astronomy and > Thermal and vacuum test facilities space science. > Vibration and shock test facilities > Electromagnetic compatibility chambers RSAA and AITC have a long history in successfully > 3D printing delivering instruments and adaptive optics systems > Nanofabrication for its own telescopes at Siding Spring Observatory and international partners such as Gemini and > Mass properties measurements Subaru Observatories. Australia is a 10% partner in > Materials processing the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) consortium and AITC personnel have leading scientific and technical AITC is currently designing one of the first-generation expertise and provide end-to-end professional instruments for the GMT. services and facilities for the manufacture, design and integration of advanced instrumentation. AITC has great ambitions to develop further its capabilities in following strategic areas: > Astronomical Instrumentation > Space Research and Development > Laser Communications > Composite Materials

The Australian National University 6 ABOUT THE ROLE

Purpose Statement Position Dimension & Relationships The Advanced Instrumentation and Technology The AITC Technical Program Manager reports to Centre (AITC) at the Research School of Astronomy the AITC Director and works closely with academic and Astrophysics (RSAA) has high-level engineering and technical staff, as well as with national and and scientific teams that develop innovative international bodies, on all matters relating to state-of-the-art instrumentation for astronomy, AITC’s program. space applications, laser communications and advanced materials. The role will work closely with the academic community at ANU, university administrators, The AITC is participating in the billion-dollar government departments, and commercial international Giant Magellan Telescope project, as companies to realise the AITC’s goals and well as supporting development and upgrades for contractual obligations existing RSAA telescopes and building instruments for international partners.

The AITC Technical Program Manager is responsible for: > Management of the AITC program and successful delivery of projects, > Monitoring, evaluating, and adapting innovative management techniques and technologies to support the AITC’s mission and vision, > Ensuring that the AITC has a sustainable business model and maintains a sound financial footing, including achieving monthly revenue targets; and > Providing leadership of the Systems Engineering and Project Management group.

The Australian National University 7 ROLE STATEMENT AND SELECTION CRITERIA Role Statement

> In partnership with the AITC Director, set the > Provide effective leadership and management to strategic direction of the AITC technical program, and professional staff in the AITC, ensuring the delivery of provide high-level strategic planning and oversight of outcomes within agreed timeframes, providing staff complex research and infrastructure activities with with direction, support and mentoring as required to outcomes aligned with the overall mission of the develop to their full potential. RSAA. > Foster the development of innovative and creative > Lead and oversee the day-to-day operation of the technologies that support the AITC’s strategic AITC and the management of projects, ensuring best research programs and ensure that technical program practice and quality is delivered on time and within activities and relevant contractual obligations comply budget. with all internal and external policies and procedures and reporting requirements. > Lead AITC’s technical and engineering engagement with the international, billion-dollar Giant Magellan > In partnership with the AITC Director, lead and Telescope project and promote excellence in all support collaborations and partnerships in the technical program activities, including a culture of commercial, government and academic sectors with best-practice engineering and project management. national and international organisations, and engage with community, regional and professional networks > Contribute high-level business planning, leadership and support to the AITC Director ensuring that > Comply with all ANU policies and procedures and in monthly operational and financial targets are met. particular those relating to Work, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunity. > In conjunction with Director AITC, implement business standards across AITC including AITC > Perform other duties as required consistent with the costing and pricing model, documentation and data classification of the position in line with the principles storage and implementation of project management of multi-skilling. tools and standards.

The Australian National University 8 ROLE STATEMENT AND SELECTION CRITERIA Selection Criteria

> Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent in a > Demonstrated ability to manage technical and science or engineering discipline, and experience financial risks, including an understanding of formal in a senior management position within a scientific project management tools and financial accounting environment or similar. A background in technologies standards and practices. of interest for astronomy, space science and related disciplines is highly desirable. > Experience in the procurement of resources for major scientific, technical and engineering projects, > Proven experience in the development, including knowledge of international treaties, management and delivery of large scale nationally conventions and compliance regimes governing the and internationally funded multi-million-dollar import and export of scientific and technical materials, instrumentation projects, including resource, information and data personnel and budget management experience. > Proven experience in securing funding for research > Demonstrated ability to build and lead large, and/or commercial projects within the academic, effective multi-disciplinary project teams and government and private sectors to manage work programs according to best- practice project management protocols in a matrix- > Extensive knowledge of and experience with management organisational structure. Experience systems-level technology management across optical, at operating within both academic and industry mechanical, electronic and information technologies, environments will be highly regarded. and a commitment to innovation in research and technology. > Highly developed analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills, report writing, time > Demonstrated achievement in relation to management and project management skills. incorporation of diversity, access and equity principles into strategic planning and the capacity to accept devolved responsibility for achievement of equity and diversity strategies.

The Australian National University 9 WHY CHOOSE CANBERRA?

About Canberra Where to Live Canberra has the power to surprise, with its Canberra is designed to maximise the quality of abundance of food, wine, art, culture, ideas and life, built on a blueprint that connects people with innovation. As an evolving city, this element of community and nature, Canberra provides you the surprise continues even once you’ve made Canberra opportunity to create a unique work/life balance, your home, with new developments, events wherever you choose to live. and opportunities constantly emerging to keep The architects who designed Canberra, Walter and life interesting. Marion Burley Griffin, had a master plan to create a Canberra is also a planned city – designed to series of ‘satellite cities’ separated by nature reserves maximise opportunities for work and play. As our and connected with major roads. Today their vision Nation’s Capital, big ideas emerge, circulate and grow lives on, with Canberra divided into seven distinct here, thanks to unique links between leading thinkers regions of residential suburbs, each serviced by a in business, government, education and research. central business district. Our dynamic economy, highly educated workforce The resulting benefits are that commuting times and an innovative business culture provide career and are short. Employment hubs are virtually on your business opportunities unique to Canberra. doorstep and recreational facilities are within walking Our healthy appetite for outdoor pursuits is enhanced distance, regardless of where you live. by the natural resources available: from sailing on Find information on each district and the Lake Burley Griffin, mountain biking at the world suburbs contained within them through the class Mount Stromlo facility or heading up to the ‘Explore Canberra’ map. Snowy Mountains for a day on the slopes. We are also home to most of Australia’s major national cultural institutions, with whom the University has a close relationship, and a cultural calendar overflowing with international exhibitions, arts festivals and entertainment.

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Education and Childcare Canberra nurtures the pursuit of dreams from the ground up. Here families are provided with the supportive services, facilities and environments to raise happy, inspired and resilient children. Community is crucial for the support of families and Canberra has a number of ways to connect families with each other through playgroups, family events and activities. Find out more about Canberra’s excellent childcare, preschool and school system here

The Australian National University 10 WHY CHOOSE CANBERRA?

The Australian National University 11 HOW TO APPLY

How to apply Referees

Candidates are invited to apply with a Curriculum Applicants must provide full contact details for three referees Vitae and a Covering Letter that addresses the who have agreed to supply confidential references if Selection Criteria. Please apply through the ANU requested by the University. Recruitment Portal. > Candidates should state their relationship to the referees http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/518022?lApplication and why they have been nominated to speak on the SubSourceID= candidate’s behalf. Applications which do not address the selection > Referees will only be contacted after prior consultation criteria may not be considered for the position. with the candidate. Applications close: 28 January 2018 at midnight AEDST > It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure referees are willing to provide reports when contacted.

Enquiries The University reserves the right to seek reports on the suitability of candidates from experts in the field, other than For further information or a confidential discussion those nominated by the candidate. about the role, please contact: Availability Professor Anna Moore Candidates are asked to provide an indication of the earliest Director, AITC, Research School of Astronomy and date on which they would be available to commence duties Astrophysics at the University. [email protected] or +61 2 6125 4724

The Australian National University 12 CONTACT US

Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre The Australian National University Canberra, Australia T +61 (0) 2 6125 0225 W www.aitc.anu.edu.au

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