Accelerator Scientist - Nuclear Safeguards

ANSTO; Sydney; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal leave 18 days

Parental leave

Onsite parking

Onsite childcare

Salary packaging

Flexible working where possible

Job summary

ANSTO in Sydney's Sutherland Shire invites applications for a 2-year fixed-term, full-time role within the Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Group. You will lead analytical work in nuclear safeguards, applying world-leading AMS instrumentation to deliver high-quality results.

We seek a scientist with a keen eye for detail who can implement protocols to meet ISO/IEC 17025 and contribute to innovative methods while progressing your learning in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities

• Support safeguards user projects by assisting with planning, operating accelerator instruments, analysing and interpreting data, as required by those users
• Apply your scientific expertise to contribute to research aimed at implementing improvements and new methods to meet international best practice in support for applications in nuclear safeguards
• Contribute to detailed laboratory and data analysis records and procedures to meet end user requirements
• Maintain and develop individual learning and knowledge currency in the application of AMS to nuclear safeguards and nuclear monitoring
• Lead safeguards user projects by planning, operating accelerator instruments, analysing and interpreting data as required by those users
• Be responsible for planning and undertaking research to implement improvements and new methods to meet international best practice in support for applications in nuclear safeguards
• Ensure delivery of high-quality analytical results by improving and establishing procedures to meet end user requirements

Job description

• 2 Year Fixed TermI Full Time | $119k - $154k +15.4% super
• Sutherland Shire location
• Exciting and challenging opportunity to apply your expertise and science skills at one of Australia's major national scientific facilities
• Be part of team delivering high quality analytical support for nuclear non-proliferation using world-leading instrumentation

Job description

Position Overview

• 2 Year Fixed TermI Full Time | $119k - $154k +15.4% super
• Sutherland Shire location
• Exciting and challenging opportunity to apply your expertise and science skills at one of Australia's major national scientific facilities
• Be part of team delivering high quality analytical support for nuclear non-proliferation using world-leading instrumentation

About the Opportunity

With this role, the Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Group in the Centre for Accelerator Science seeks to strengthen our capability to perform isotopic analysis of actinides in support of nuclear safeguards / nuclear non-proliferation. To fully exploit the world-leading sensitivity of our AMS technique, we require a scientist with excellent attention to detail and commitment to deliver the highest possible quality analytical results. The scientist will take the lead in implementing protocols and technical developments aimed at meeting the requirements of the ISO/IEC 17025 international standard.

About You

\"We are looking for a team member to help us build our scientific capabilities and expand our support to nuclear non-proliferation programs, aimed at making the world a safer place.\"
Michael Hotchkis, AMS Cosmogenic and Actinide Team Lead, Centre for Accelerator Science

Your Duties and Responsibilities

Key accountabilities -- Band 6

• Support safeguards user projects by assisting with planning, operating accelerator instruments, analysing and interpreting data, as required by those users;
• Apply your scientific expertise to contribute to research aimed at implementing improvements and new methods to meet international best practice in support for applications in nuclear safeguards;
• Contribute to detailed laboratory and data analysis records and procedures to meet end user requirements;
• Maintain and develop individual learning and knowledge currency in the application of AMS to nuclear safeguards and nuclear monitoring;

Key accountabilities -- Band 7

• Lead safeguards user projects by planning, operating accelerator instruments, analysing and interpreting data as required by those users;
• Be responsible for planning and undertaking research to implement improvements and new methods to meet international best practice in support for applications in nuclear safeguards;
• Ensure delivery of high-quality analytical results by improving and establishing procedures to meet end user requirements;

Please click here to view the Position Description.

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.

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 New Year)
• Parental leave: 18 weeks (primary), 8 weeks (secondary, increasing to 18 weeks by 2027)
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Cultural, NAIDOC, and First Nations ceremonial leave
• Fitness Passport
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
• Free Onsite Parking | Onsite Café | Onsite Childcare

For further information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Michael Hotchkis on [phone]. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on [phone].

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.

Application closing date: 16 November 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.