The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.
In Australia, the SKAO is collaborating with CSIRO to operate and support the construction of the low frequency telescope (SKA-Low) in remote Western Australia on Wajarri Yamaji Country.
The Traditional Owners and native title holders, the Wajarri Yamaji, have gifted CSIRO with the traditional name Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara for the CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory, home to the SKA-Low telescope. The traditional name means ‘sharing sky and stars’ in the Wajarri language.
The Senior HSE Advisor will work with the SKA-Low team to continuously refine our best-in-class safety culture. At present, the SKA project is in the construction phase and the site is under the management and control of the Principal Contractor. Over time, the Principal Contractor will hand back the site which will then be operated by the SKA-Low team for the 50-year planned operation of the telescope.
This role will work with SKAO’s construction contracts, members of the SKA Site Management Team, and SKA internal construction teams to assure a safe construction project on site, and it will support the transition of the site from the project delivery phase into operation of the telescope.
This role will spend 50% of time on site. Travel to and from site will be via 9-seater aircraft, flying from Geraldton to site.
