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Role highlights
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring and seamless cross-team communication at a world-renowned facility supporting NASA’s Deep Space Network
- Ensure system resilience, performance and compliance with JPL/NASA and CSIRO standards.
- Drive the design, installation and maintenance of secure, Administrative LAN systems and Unified Communications networks
About CSIRO
As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge. Visit CSIRO.au for more information.
The opportunity
The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) supports ground-based spacecraft telecommunications as part of the international National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Deep Space Network (DSN), under contractual arrangements between NASA and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
The position is a member of the ICT Team, which provides a range of ICT support services at the Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex mission in accordance with the requirements of NASAs Deep Space Network.
The ICT Team supports the following ICT Services at CDSCC:
- Server and network infrastructure & systems
- Unified Critical Communications (e.g. Telephony, Paging, Radios, Email, Video Conferencing, etc.)
- IP Operations Management
- End User Support
- Collaboration Tools and Data Management and Storage Services
- Cyber Security.
Your high-level duties will include:
- Design, install and maintain secure Administrative LAN system, internetworking devices, Flight LAN equipment and Critical Unified Communication networks to required technical standards.
- Implement backup and recovery strategies, ensuring full restoration of network systems and configurations.
- Monitor network performance and security, responding to faults, audits, incidents and leading technical investigations.
- Maintain accurate network documentation and provide out-of-hours support for diagnostics and repairs where necessary.
- Use established reporting tools and procedures to provide comprehensive management reports, as requested by the Systems Engineering Manager.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (including CSIRO, JPL and NASA) while mentoring junior staff and delivering clear technical communication.
Role particulars
Location: Tidbinbilla – Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC), ACT
Salary: AU$113,900 – AU$138,298 per annum plus Tracking Station Allowance of $133.81 per week, plus up to 15.4% superannuation (also eligible for fleet transport to & from site within a defined Canberra region)
Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite, full-time on a 9-day fortnightly schedule
Reference: 102190
As the successful candidate, you will bring:
Essential
- A tertiary qualification in an IT-related field (preferably networking) and/or equivalent relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating the technical planning, maintenance and daily activities of a network environment.
- Extensive experience with a range of internetworking devices.
- Extensive experience in maintaining Critical Unified Communication devices.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, own and resolve complex problems, taking ownership through to successful completion.
- Demonstrated ability to manage configuration system backups and recovery.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical recipients; in addition, proven experience in providing quality customer service.
Desirable
- Knowledge, Skills or experience with Cyber Security disciplines.
- System Administration skills in Unix, Linux and Windows.
- Capable of working at heights and in confined spaces.
- Ability to use CAD and graphics manipulation programs.
- A registered cabler.
For full details about this role, please review the Position Description.
Not sure if you meet all the criteria?
While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.
Setting You Up for Success
We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact [email protected] and let us know how we can support you.
Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.
Inclusion and belonging
Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise that true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.
CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens & Australian Permanent Residents only, who can meet the US Export Administration Regulation requirements (eligibility to be determined).
Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Child safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
How to apply
Please apply online and provide a CV and a detailed cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. Please attach your selection criteria responses to your cover letter as one document.
Applications close
8 February 2026, 11:00 pm AEDT
We strongly encourage you to apply early, as we will review applications as they come in. CSIRO reserves the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date, if required.
