Acknowledgement of Country CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation . Role highlights An on-site key role at a world-renowned facility supporting NASA's Deep Space Network Lead daily operations and drive outreach and event delivery of the CDSCC Visitor Centre Foster strong partnership and work closely with NASA/JPL, CSIRO, CDSCC and the contractors 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. About CDSCC Located at Tidbinbilla, just outside Australia's capital city, the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) is one of three Deep Space Network stations around the world. The other two are in Madrid (Spain) and Goldstone (USA). These three stations, together with the Network Operations Control Centre at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in the US, make up NASA's global DSN. JPL manages and operates the DSN for NASA. Together, the three stations provide around-the-clock contact with more than 30 spacecraft, including missions to study Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto, comets, the Moon and the Sun. CDSCC supports ground-based spacecraft telecommunications as part of the international National Aeronautic Space Administration (NASA) Deep Space Network (DSN), under contractual arrangements between the NASA and Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). For more information on CDSCC, please visit: http://www.cdscc.nasa.gov The opportunity The CDSCC Visitor Centre, located on the grounds of the station, welcomes schools and adult groups as well as members of the public to learn about the role that Australia plays in the exploration of space. The centre includes indoor exhibition and theatre spaces, a gift shop and an outdoor playground. It attracts over 30,000 visitors each year. As a CDSCC Outreach and Visitor Centre Manager you will leads the operation of the Visitor Centre, overseeing exhibitions, daily readiness, public engagement, tours, education programs, and digital channels. The role coordinates major events including open days, VIP visits and mission-related activities, while also managing the CDSCC Archives. It requires close collaboration across CSIRO and with external partners such as government agencies, JPL and NASA, including media engagement and oversight of onsite contractors. The key duties of the position include Your high-level duties will include: Lead delivery of visitor, school and public education programs on space science and CDSCC activities. Oversee daily operations of the Visitor Centre, including exhibitions, facilities, gift shop and Archives, and manage the Centre's budget. Coordinate major public events, open days and mission-related activities. Deliver VIP programs, host special guests and provide on-site tours. Manage the CDSCC website and social media, and contribute content through CSIRO Communications. Support media engagement for NASA mission activities and supervise canteen contractors, ensuring HSE and food safety compliance Role particulars Location: Tidbinbilla - Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC), ACT Salary: AU$118,102 - AU$127,808 per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation Tenure & work schedule: Specified Term up to 29 September 2028; Full-time or Part-time (0.9 full-time equivalent). Reference: 102190
