POSITION OVERVIEW

• Fulltime fixed-term until July 2026 | $97K - $130K +15.4% super
• Based at ANSTO’s Lucas Heights facility | Flexible work practices
• Health & Wellbeing Programs | Cafe, pool & free onsite parking
• Support ANSTO’s development & delivery of specialised Nuclear Forensics capabilities.

ABOUT YOU

“I am looking for someone ready to apply their unique skills and experience to the dynamic discipline of nuclear forensics. The ideal candidate will have an agile mindset, a meticulous approach to work and be excellent at building relationships and communicating with a range of key partners. You should be excited about the opportunity to deliver tangible outcomes to stakeholders.” Kaitlyn Toole - Science Program Manager, Services and Operations

ABOUT US

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.

YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

One role is available; the level of the position offered will be comensurate to skills and experience. Please indicate in your application if you are interested in both or only one of the available levels.

Senior Nuclear Forensic Scientist: Band 5

• Delivery Nuclear Forensics projects and capability requirements through the utilisation of knowledge, skills and experience in chemistry, radiochemistry, nuclear science and/or forensic science.
• Perform applied research, undertake analysis, interpretation and client reporting, and propose and implement new capabilities.
• Develop relationships and collaborations with local, national and international stakeholders to deliver capability outcomes.

Nuclear Forensic Specialist: Band 6

• Apply project management skills to deliver Nuclear Forensics projects and capability requirements.
• Deliver on capability improvements in collaboration with national and international scientists and stakeholders in the area of national security and nuclear forensic science.
• Apply discipline knowledge to ensure that the processes and practices used by the Nuclear Forensics capability area consistent with relevant national and international guidelines.