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Ongoing I Full Time | $100k - $134k +15.4% super
Sutherland Shire location | Onsite childcare | Generous maternity, cultural and leave provisions
Cafe on site | Swimming pool | Fitness passport | campus-based environment
Drive manufacturing excellence to strengthen the safe, reliable and compliant supply of Nuclear Medicine.
About the Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established Manufacturing Excellence team and help shape the future of Nuclear Medicine manufacturing at ANSTO.
As a Manufacturing Excellence Associate/Lead, you will work across complex, highly regulated and time-critical operations to strengthen manufacturing systems, manage operational risk and drive meaningful improvement in safety, quality, reliability and performance.
Working closely with Manufacturing, Safety, Engineering, Quality and other specialist teams, you will lead investigations, strengthen critical controls, improve systems and processes, and help solve complex operational challenges.
We welcome experience from manufacturing as well as high-risk or highly regulated industries, where sound judgement, systems thinking and the ability to balance competing operational risks are critical to success.
About You
"We are seeking a curious, pragmatic and proactive problem solver who can see the bigger picture, challenge established ways of working and turn complex operational problems into practical improvements. You'll bring sound judgement, strong influencing skills and a genuine drive to make manufacturing better"
Joseph Bailey, Manufacturing Excellence Manager
Your Duties and Responsibilities




Manufacturing Excellence & Operational Improvement
Lead initiatives that improve manufacturing systems, processes and operational performance
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and strengthen ways of working
Support the development of future-state manufacturing systems and operational frameworks
Risk, Assurance & Critical Controls
Facilitate risk assessments and operational reviews
Monitor and improve the effectiveness of critical controls
Drive proactive identification and management of safety, quality and operational risks
Investigations & Learning
Lead complex investigations into operational, safety and quality events
Monitor trends and recurring issues across the business
Support the implementation and effectiveness review of corrective actions
Technical Leadership & Influence
Coach teams in problem solving, risk management and continuous improvement
Lead cross-functional projects and improvement initiatives
Influence decision making without direct authority
ANSTO is a leading global nuclear science and technology organisation delivering world-class research and expertise to benefit Australia and support a more sustainable future.
Using nuclear science, we improve health, support industries,



provide expert advice to government on nuclear technologies and help develop Australia's nuclear workforce.
Working with us you will enjoy
ANSTO offers training and development, performance base salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.
Support flexible working where possible
18 days personal/carers leave annually
3 days paid leave (Christmas to Current Year)
Parental leave: 18 weeks (primary), 8 weeks (secondary, increasing to 18 weeks by ****)
Cultural, NAIDOC, and First Nations ceremonial leave
Fitness Passport
Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure all candidates have equal access and opportunity.
Please let us know if you require any support or accommodations for your interview.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require an ANSTO Suitability Assessment and a pre-employment medical assessment.
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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📌 Manufacturing Excellence Associate (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
📍 New South Wales