The CSIRO Parkes site, located at 473 Telescope Road, Parkes is one of CSIRO’s better-known sites.
It is home to Murriyang, CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope; Giyalung Guluman, CSIRO’s 18-metre Parkes radio telescope and Giyalung Miil, CSIRO’s 12 metre Parkes radio telescope. Murriyang, an icon of Australian science, has been in operation since 1961 and continues to be at the forefront of astronomical discovery.
Murriyang is also referred to as “The Dish”. This association was particularly strengthened with the release of "The Dish" in 2001, a film loosely based on the role of the Parkes Observatory in the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
In addition to the telescope and supporting infrastructure, the site also has a Visitors Centre which primarily caters for public curiosity about the radio telescope and astronomy, through contact with approximately 100,000 visitors per year. The Visitors Centre has displays and interactive exhibits about the telescope, a shop stocking a wide range of souvenirs, astronomy and science books and toys, a Visitors Centre playground for children and a 3D Theatre showing a variety of short 3D films.
The Successful Tenderer will understand the importance of providing an enjoyable, convenient and quality service for CSIRO staff and visitors and be committed to upholding CSIRO’s strong reputation amongst the public.
