Systems Engineering Manager

• Lead the Systems Engineering Group, including Engineering, ICT, and Cyber Security functions, setting strategic direction and project goals
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and oversight across engineering and ICT operations, ensuring compliance with DSN and JPL/NASA standards
• Represent the team within CDSCC senior management, contributing to operational planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
• Oversee the delivery and maintenance of DSN projects and upgrades, ensuring systems meet required performance benchmarks
• Ensure regulatory compliance for airspace exclusion zones, radiation safety, and spectrum management activities
• Manage the group’s budget and drive continuous improvement through change management and cross-team collaboration
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace in line with CSIRO’s Code of Conduct and HSE policies

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and/or Information Technology
• Proven experience in systems engineering or ICT management, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget
• Strong team leadership skills, with a focus on collaboration, trust-building, and fostering skill development
• Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions, manage projects, and lead change initiatives
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term planning and day-to-day operations
• Commitment to and experience in maintaining safe work practices

• Understanding of spacecraft radiocommunications technologies and operations
• Experience in IT and Cyber Security technologies and protocols
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and technical requirements in spectrum management, airspace regulation, and radiation safety

up to 15.4% superannuation