Year in Industry Intern at ANSTO

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

58893.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sample Preparation, Analytical Chemistry, Scientific Instrumentation, Laboratory Procedures, Data Collection, Data Validation, Reporting, Accelerator Mass Spectrometry

Industry

Research Services

Description

Position Overview Opportunity type: Internship Duration: 12 months (Full-time) July 2026 - July 2027 Salary: $58,893 / Year Additional benefits: +15.4% super Location: Sutherland Shire, Sydney About the Opportunity Looking to gain a competitive edge ahead of graduation? If you are completing a degree in Science and are keen to apply your knowledge in a real-world research environment, the ANSTO Year in Industry (YII) Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to build practical experience alongside leading scientists and engineers. Designed for penultimate-year students, this 12-month full-time program, commencing in July 2026, provides hands-on, industry-based learning. You will apply your academic knowledge in a professional setting while developing skills and experience that will enhance the value of your remaining studies and future career. Important: This is a full-time placement, and participants are required to defer their university studies for the duration of the program.Your Placement As an intern within ANSTO’s Centre for Accelerator Science (CAS), you will: Work in specialised chemistry and analytical laboratories Support sample preparation, processing, and analysis workflows Develop skills in scientific instrumentation and laboratory procedures Contribute to data collection, validation, and reporting within a research environment Gain exposure to world-class advanced analytical techniques such as Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) This placement provides a unique opportunity to work within Australia’s leading nuclear science and technology infrastructure. Eligibility & Application Preferred fields of study: • Chemistry • Earth Science • Environmental Science To be eligible, applicants must: Be an Australian citizen Be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance and pass a pre-employment medical assessment Be currently enrolled in a relevant science-related degree, ideally in their penultimate year Be available to undertake a full-time, 12-month placement and commit to deferring university studies for the duration of the program 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’s Nuclear Science and Technology division undertakes research to support Australia’s national research priorities including health and the use of nuclear medicines, the environment and the use of nuclear technologies and materials. Real-life benefits to the Australian research and industry sectors is achieved through access to ANSTO’s unique research infrastructure such as the: Australian Synchrotron Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering Centre for Accelerator Science National Deuteration Facility. If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now! How to Apply For further information about these opportunities please contact David Child (02) 9717 3851 or email ANSTO Recruitment careers@ansto.gov.au or 9717 3470 To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment. Application closing date: 31st May 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.

Responsibilities

The intern will support sample preparation, processing, and analysis workflows within specialised chemistry and analytical laboratories. They will contribute to data collection and reporting while gaining exposure to advanced techniques like Accelerator Mass Spectrometry.