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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-AU link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Astronomy Australia Ltd (AAL) is seeking two full-time or part-time (min. 0.8 FTE) Program Managers to join our team.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>AAL’s Program Managers oversee a portfolio of research infrastructure projects that enable Australia’s astronomy community. These roles offer the chance to contribute to nationally significant science initiatives in a flexible, purpose-driven environment.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in astronomy, computing, or a related field and possess strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with proven experience managing large, complex projects. Experience in astronomy, data/computing, instrumentation, or space sectors will be highly regarded.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The role will be based at one of AAL’s existing offices in Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney. AAL is also open to the possibility of establishing an office in Perth for the right candidate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>AAL offers relaxed, flexible, family-friendly work arrangements and supports a hybrid working model. Please see the advertisement on our website for a link to the position description with selection criteria and how to apply: <span style='color:black'><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/zwVECK1DvKT4nEEQXUvh7t5NAdh?domain=astronomyaustralia.org.au">https://astronomyaustralia.org.au/blog/news/call-for-applications-aal-is-seeking-two-program-managers/</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The closing date for applications is 9:00 am AEST on 22 September 2025.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>AAL asks that you please circulate this advertisement around your academic and professional networks and at any upcoming conferences, seminars or events.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Catherine<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>______________________________________________</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Catherine Andrews BA (Hons) AGIA ACG<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Director of Administration/Company Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Astronomy Australia Ltd<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>T: (03) 9214 5854<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>E: <a href="mailto:catherine.andrews@astronomyaustralia.org.au"><span style='color:blue'>catherine.andrews@astronomyaustralia.org.au</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>W: astronomyaustralia.org.au<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>P: P.O. Box 2100 Hawthorn VIC 3122<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Please note that I do not work on Wednesdays<o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which AAL’s Melbourne office is located, and pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=66 valign=top style='width:49.25pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><img border=0 width=38 height=35 style='width:.3958in;height:.3645in' id="x_Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DBAE00.9951CEB0" alt="aal_logo_notext"></span><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=510 valign=top style='width:382.7pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>AAL endeavours to be an environmentally sustainable organisation built upon equity, diversity and mutual respect for its staff and stakeholders.</span></i><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>