Fitter/Machinist

• ​​​​​​Work at the Paul Wild Observatory, a world-class science and technology research facility
• Contribute your mechanical skills to the intriguing world of radio astronomy
• Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency!

CSIRO's Space and Astronomy (S&A) manages CSIRO’s world-class facilities for radio astronomy and spacecraft tracking. Our space and astronomy research enables humanity to better understand the Earth and Universe. It contributes to solving the greatest challenges and building future industry.

Our radio astronomy observatories are collectively known as the Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF) and comprise radio telescopes in NSW and WA.

We are seeking a Mechanical Technician (Fitter) to be part of the ATNF Operations Program to support Observatory Operations at the Paul Wild Observatory, near Narrabri NSW.
The observatory site is located 25 km from the township of Narrabri. Transport to/from Narrabri and the observatory site is provided.
You will contribute as part of a small multi-disciplinary engineering team to conduct the routine maintenance and repairs to a range of mechanical systems.  

This is an opportunity to combine the advantages of a rural lifestyle with a role that presents unique challenges at a prime science and technology research facility.