Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation – Lucas Heights NSW

- Ongoing | Full Time | $86k - $112k +15.4% + superannuation | linked role with career progression
- Sutherland Shire | Work-life balance | Onsite childcare for employees |
- Inclusive employer that values diveristy | free onsite parking | Cafe

Company description:

ANSTO

Job description:

Position Overview

- Ongoing | Full Time | $86k - $112k +15.4% + superannuation | linked role with career progression
- Sutherland Shire | Work-life balance | Onsite childcare for employees |
- Inclusive employer that values diveristy | free onsite parking | Cafe
- Work hands-on in unique facilities supporting cutting-edge science

About the Opportunity

The Technical Officer (Radioactive Facilities) will provide practical support to ensure the safe, compliant and efficient operation of nuclear materials research laboratories, including maintenance of equipment, plant and instrumentation. This will include contributing to research tasks and projects, as well as supporting the day-to-day upkeep of the laboratories and associated supporting infrastructure.

About You

"We are looking for someone with the technical knowledge and experience to work in a highly-regulated laboratory workplace, who is enthusiastic about contributing to cutting-edge research and keen to learn new skills" - Phil Sutton, Operations Manager

Your Duties and Responsibilities

- Maintain and operate laboratory equipment and instrumentation (with a particular focus on radiometric instrumentation)
- Prepare and update laboratory documentation, including risk assessments, work instructions and procedures
- Instruct laboratory users in the safe operation of laboratory equipment and facilities
- Assist in the management of nuclear and radioactive materials, including maintaining accurate inventory records




- Supervise maintenance staff and contractors undertaking work in laboratory facilities and associated infrastructure

About Us

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.

Working with us you will enjoy

ANSTO offers training and development, performance-based salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.

- 18 days personal/carers leave for each year of service
- 3 days paid leave between Christmas and Recent Year
- Generous parental leave provisions:
- 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregiver
- 14 weeks Parental leave for secondary caregiver (with incremental increase to a maximum of 18 weeks effective 01/03/2027)

- Annual flu vaccinations
- Cultural, Naidoc and First Nations ceremonial leave

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre‑employment medical assessment.

Application closing date: 23 August 2024 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.

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📌 Tech Officer - Radiological Facilities (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
📍 New South Wales