19 astronomy jobs in Australia

$100,103-$113,251+allowances+15.4% superannuation

Geraldton Based, Global Project
Support the international effort to build the world's largest radio telescope
Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency

Geraldton Based, Global Project
Support the international effort to build the world's largest radio telescope
Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency

HSE Advisor to join the team in Geraldton working on the world's largest radio astronomy telescope

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

classification: Construction(Construction)

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HVAC Technician - SKA-Low Telescope

at CSIRO

This is a Full time job

$100,103-$113,251+allowances+15.4% superannuation

Geraldton Based, Global Project
Support the international effort to build the world's largest radio telescope
Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency

Geraldton Based, Global Project
Support the international effort to build the world's largest radio telescope
Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency

HVAC Technician required to join the SKA-Low Telescope Project in Geraldton for a site based role.

subClassification: Air Conditioning & RefrigerationAir Conditioning & Refrigeration

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Listed nineteen days ago

Lecturer

at Curtin University

This is a Full time job

Perth WA

$118,308 - $140,147 (ALB) + 17% superannuation

Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions. Generous leave entitlements
Academic Carer Support Scheme & diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives

Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions. Generous leave entitlements
Academic Carer Support Scheme & diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives

Shape the future of astrophysics and radio astronomy education and research. Join a supportive and inclusive academic community.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19d ago

Listed one day ago

Lecturer - Experimental Physics

at Adelaide University

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This is a Full time job

Adelaide SA

Salary Range: $114,917 - $135,932 pa + 17% Super

Based in School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, City East Campus
Salary Range: $114,917 - $135,932 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
Shape next-generation gravitational wave detectors

Based in School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, City East Campus
Salary Range: $114,917 - $135,932 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
Shape next-generation gravitational wave detectors

Lead research and teaching in experimental physics, focusing on gravitational wave instrumentation and next-generation detectors like Cosmic Explorer.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

HSE Advisor - SKA-Low Telescope

at CSIRO

This is a Full time job

$100,103-$113,251+allowances+15.4% superannuation

Geraldton Based, Global Project
Support the international effort to build the world's largest radio telescope
Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency

Geraldton Based, Global Project
Support the international effort to build the world's largest radio telescope
Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency

HSE Advisor to join the team in Geraldton working on the world's largest radio astronomy telescope

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

HVAC Technician - SKA-Low Telescope

at CSIRO

This is a Full time job

$100,103-$113,251+allowances+15.4% superannuation

Geraldton Based, Global Project
Support the international effort to build the world's largest radio telescope
Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency

Geraldton Based, Global Project
Support the international effort to build the world's largest radio telescope
Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency

HVAC Technician required to join the SKA-Low Telescope Project in Geraldton for a site based role.

subClassification: Air Conditioning & RefrigerationAir Conditioning & Refrigeration

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Warehouse Pick Packers

at Testar Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Cromer, Sydney NSW

$50,000 – $70,000 per year

Testar Australia is looking for a picker and packer to join our astronomy team. Climatized warehouse, friendly environment, training offered.

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18d ago

Listed five days ago

Project Management Coordinator

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Narrabri, Tamworth & North West NSW

$121,359 - $129,772 per annum + 17% superannuation

Supportive professional development and learning opportunities
Work within a leading centre of quantum physics and technology research
Generous leave, superannuation and salary packaging benefits

Supportive professional development and learning opportunities
Work within a leading centre of quantum physics and technology research
Generous leave, superannuation and salary packaging benefits

Manage the development of a deployable advanced laser cleaning platform, coordinating timelines, delivery of project milestones, reporting & logistics

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

5d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Electrician - Australia Telescope National Facility

at CSIRO

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

From 100000 to 113000 AUD per year

Manage cutting-edge electronics & RF systems supporting major astronomy projects
Join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and enjoy rural Narrabri Mon-Fri
Hands-on with advanced instruments, from cryogenic receivers to timing systems

Manage cutting-edge electronics & RF systems supporting major astronomy projects
Join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and enjoy rural Narrabri Mon-Fri
Hands-on with advanced instruments, from cryogenic receivers to timing systems

Play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the electrical and control systems that power world-class radio telescopes

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

28d ago

Listed six days ago

Technical Specialist

at Monash University

This is a Full time job

Clayton, Melbourne VIC

$110,527 - $121,227 pa HEW Level 07 (plus super)

Lead technical services in electronics, instrumentation & embedded systems
Manage complex technical infrastructure for the School of Physics & Astronomy
Support world-class research & teaching in robotics and engineering

Lead technical services in electronics, instrumentation & embedded systems
Manage complex technical infrastructure for the School of Physics & Astronomy
Support world-class research & teaching in robotics and engineering

Join Monash as a Technical Specialist, lead technical services that support teaching & research in electronics, instrumentation & embedded systems.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Lead Faculty Development and Engagement

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This is a Part time job

at The University of Queensland

$146,007 - $162,281 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% super

Seeking a senior lecturer to lead faculty development and enhance medical education quality and student placement experiences.

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

11h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Postdoctoral / Research - Theoretical Quantum Physics

This is a Full time job

St Lucia, Brisbane QLD

$83k - $138k p.a. + 17% super

Work within a highly collaborative and globally connected research environment.
One role focuses on nonequilibrium superfluids
The second role focuses on quantum thermodynamics

Work within a highly collaborative and globally connected research environment.
One role focuses on nonequilibrium superfluids
The second role focuses on quantum thermodynamics

Join SMP for 2 Postdoctoral/Research Fellow roles in theoretical quantum physics, advancing nonequilibrium systems and quantum thermodynamics.

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Ecosystem Development Facilitator

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$98,387 - $113,252 per annum + 17% superannuation

Supportive professional development and learning opportunities
Generous leave provisions and superannuation benefits
Build relationships with SMEs, corporates, startups, and research organisations

Supportive professional development and learning opportunities
Generous leave provisions and superannuation benefits
Build relationships with SMEs, corporates, startups, and research organisations

Coordinate events, build partnerships, and connect researchers, industry, and government to grow and promote Australia’s quantum ecosystem.

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Material Support Technician

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

at The University of Western Australia

$66,099 - $78,863 per annum plus 17% super

ANU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all
Competitive remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation
Generous leave entitlements, including up to 32 weeks parental leave

ANU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all
Competitive remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation
Generous leave entitlements, including up to 32 weeks parental leave

Seeking a Material Support Technician to providing laboratory animal care and technical support to research teams across campus.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Specialist Engineer (RF & Microwave)

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This is a Full time job

Crawley, Perth WA

$134,288 - $142,099 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
Lead cutting-edge RF, microwave and mixed-signal hardware development.
Contribute to the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project.

Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
Lead cutting-edge RF, microwave and mixed-signal hardware development.
Contribute to the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project.

Lead the development of ultra-stable RF, microwave and analogue hardware enabling high precision synchronisation.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Senior Manager, AITC Operations

This is a Full time job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$155,264 per annum plus 17% superannuation

ANU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all
Competitive remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation
Generous leave entitlements, including up to 32 weeks parental leave

ANU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all
Competitive remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation
Generous leave entitlements, including up to 32 weeks parental leave

Play a central leadership role within a multidisciplinary team in the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

22d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

TELT Manager

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This is a Full time job