Senior Manager, Synchrotron Operations

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being Programs

Flexible Work Practices

Job summary

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation invites applications for a director‑level role to lead the Australian Synchrotron operations and strategy from its Clayton site in Sydney. The role requires strategic leadership, strong governance, and a track record of delivering high‑impact scientific facilities.

You will oversee accelerator sciences, operations, safety, quality and risk, driving excellence, continuous improvement and collaboration with stakeholders across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and operational leadership to the Director and Synchrotron Management Team to align long‑term objectives.
• Lead Accelerator Science, Accelerator Operations, Safety, Quality and Risk with a focus on high performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safe, reliable, efficient operation of the Australian Synchrotron and meet key performance targets and stakeholder commitments.
• Contribute to annual Business Plan, Asset Management Plan, Operating Budget and Schedule for the Synchrotron.
• Champion learning, knowledge sharing and innovation to maintain world‑class standards.

Job description

Position Overview

• Ongoing| Full Time | Salary commensurate with experience | 15.4% super
• Inclusive and Diverse Organisation | Health & Well-being Programs | Flexible Work Practices
• Clayton Location
• Lead the operations and strategy of Australia’s world-class synchrotron facility, driving scientific excellence and innovation

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and operational leadership to the Director, the Synchrotron Management Team, contributing to the development and execution of the facility's strategic priorities and ensuring alignment between the long-term objectives of ANSTO and the Australian Synchrotron
• Lead the Accelerator Science, Accelerator Operations, Safety, Quality and Risk functions, fostering a high-performance culture through effective leadership, capability development, succession planning and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure excellence in the safe reliable and efficient operation of the Australian Synchrotron, maintaining world-class performance standards and delivering organisational objectives, business plan outcomes, key performance targets and stakeholder commitments.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the annual Business Plan, Asset Management Plan, Operating Budget, and Operating Schedule for the Australian Synchrotron
• Contribute to the Australian Synchrotron Capital Plan and adopt the Business Owner and/or Sponsor role for capital projects that fall within the Operations portfolio
• Provide leadership and commitment to achieving excellence by encouraging continuous learning, knowledge sharing and fostering an environment for creativity and innovation, to ensure that the facility stays at a world-class or world-leading standard.