At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project management for the SKA-Low Telescope facilities and coordinate with contractors.
- Company: Join a leading observatory focused on groundbreaking astronomical projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and hands-on experience in project management.
- Other info: 3-year fixed term role with excellent career development prospects.
- Why this job: Be part of an innovative team shaping the future of astronomy in Australia.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for project management.
The predicted salary is between 74250 - 90750 $ per year.
The SKAO Project Management Group holds the project management and control expertise within the Observatory. During construction, the Project Managers procure and deliver their assigned parts of the SKA-Low Telescope facilities by managing a portfolio of contracts and work packages. The Project Managers form the primary managerial link between SKAO as the client and the selected contractors and are responsible for delivery of their scope within the agreed budget and schedule, managing change, risks and issues, and performing regular reporting and variance analysis.
The Junior Project Manager - Australia Host Country Infrastructure will help manage and support the procurement and delivery of the following facilities for the SKA-Low Telescope:
- Boolardy Accommodation Facility: permanent accommodation at the Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara, CSIRO’s Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory site where the SKA-Low telescope is being constructed.
- Engineering Operations Centre (Geraldton): provides workshops, offices and technical facilities for the construction and maintenance of the SKA-Low telescope.
- Science Processing Centre (Perth): will be procured as space within a commercial data centre building, which will be populated with the various high performance computing platforms required to process SKA-Low telescope data.
And also help co-ordinate between SKAO and the CSIRO team delivering the following asset:
- Science Operations Centre (Perth): provides office and telescope operations space for key scientific, administrative and supporting staff.
The Junior Project Manager - Australia Host Country Infrastructure will help co-ordinate efforts across the matrix organisation to drive, advise and support the contractors and partners engaged in the delivery of their assigned contracts. They will help ensure that the deliverables from these contracts and the work of the internal team are integrated into the project level tools and systems. They will work with other project managers, the project control team, engineers, procurement specialists, assurance and operations staff.
This role will be reporting to the Head of Project Management and will work closely with the Project Manager, Host Country Infrastructure. This role will be a 3-year fixed term appointment and can be based in either Perth or Geraldton, Australia with frequent travel required to suppliers and SKAO sites within Western Australia and occasional travel to SKAO HQ in the UK.
Junior Project Manager employer: Big Science Sweden
As a Junior Project Manager with SKAO, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to advancing astronomical research through the construction of the SKA-Low Telescope. Our work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, offering unique opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technology and contribute to significant scientific advancements. Located in vibrant Perth or Geraldton, you will enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions while providing access to beautiful landscapes and a rich community life.
