Manufacturing Excellence Associate

Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare

Cafe on site

Swimming pool

Fitness passport

Campus-based environment

Job summary

Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Associate/Lead at the Lucas Heights campus in NSW. Join a newly established team dedicated to strengthening manufacturing systems, reducing risk, and driving safety, quality, reliability and performance in nuclear medicine manufacturing.

You will work across manufacturing, safety, engineering and quality, leading investigations, improving critical controls and shaping future-state operating

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

Job description

Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation – Lucas Heights NSW

• 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.

Company description:

Australian Nuclear Science

Job description:

Position Overview

• 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

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

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: 8th 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. 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.