Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$119k–$154k/yr
Position Overview Ongoing| Full Time | $119k- $154k +15.4% super Sutherland Shire location I Health & Wellbeing Programs I Generous leave provisions Play a pivotal role at ANSTO by delivering critical chemical and radioa…
Skills: Radioanalytical Chemistry, Chemical Characterisation, Radiological Characterisation, Waste Treatment, Analytical Methodology Development
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Deliver critical chemical and radioanalytical insights for the safe management of radioactive materials and nuclear wastes. Develop and validate robust characterisation methodologies to ensure regulatory compliance and waste acceptance.
Applicants must be Australian citizens and pass security and pre-employment medical assessments. Expertise in analytical techniques within a highly regulated nuclear science environment is required.
Join a world‑class nuclear science organisation and apply your expertise to real‑world challenges in the nuclear fuel cycle. This is an opportunity to work with advanced analytical techniques in a collaborative, highly regulated environment, contributing to safe, sustainable outcomes for radioactive materials
“We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of a high-performing team solving complex, meaningful technical and scientific challenges .” – Dan Gregg, Manager Wasteforms Engineering, ANSTO Synroc
Key Accountabilities – Band 6
Key Accountabilities – Band 7
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ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits. Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment. ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.
Generous parental leave provisions:
If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!
For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Dan Gregg on (02) 9717 7075. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 3740.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.
Application closing date: 5th July 2026 at 11:59pm
All applicants must be Australian citizens.
In order to solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.
Nuclear science and technology for the benefit of all Australians.
ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments. More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques. ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects. As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure. On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year. https://www.ansto.gov.au/social-media-terms-of-engagement
Offices: New Illawarra Rd, Lucas Heights, New South Wales 2234, AU · 800 Blackburn Rd, Clayton, Victoria 3168, AU
Nuclear science and technology for the benefit of all Australians.
ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments. More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques. ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects. As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure. On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year. https://www.ansto.gov.au/social-media-terms-of-engagement
Offices: New Illawarra Rd, Lucas Heights, New South Wales 2234, AU · 800 Blackburn Rd, Clayton, Victoria 3168, AU
