"ANU Officer Grade 8 (Specialist)"

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 8 (Specialist)
Salary package: $121,359 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full Time, Continuing (Contingent Funded)
This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 Dec 2030.
Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO8_Mechanical Engineer Specialist.pd

The Position
The successful candidate will provide specialist technical management skill in support of the instrumentation program in the area of mechanical engineering. This position will provide design; development, validation and maintenance expertise for approved RSAA technical projects and activities.

The Person
We are looking for a qualified Mechanical Engineering Specialist with experience in mechanical and opto-mechanical design, system validation techniques and maintenance of mechanical or opto-mechanical systems. A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key.

The School/Department
Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) within the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA), see here.

For further information please contact, Mr Gaston Gausachs, Mechanical Engineering Group Lead, T: +61 2 6125 6076, E: gaston.gausachs@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU see here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information
To apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

The committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Closing date: Monday, 2 March 2026, 11:55PM (AEDT)