Position Overview
- Ongoing I Full Time | $100k - $134k +15.4% super |
- Sutherland Shire | | Flexible work practices | Onsite childcare | Fitness passport
- Cafe on site | Swimming pool | free parking | campus-based environment
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Advance ANSTO's world-leading Synroc technology, transforming innovative research into practical radioactive waste solutions.
About the Opportunity
As the Professional Officer – Powder Processing is to provide technical expertise for powder and thermal processing of both surrogate (inactive) and active materials for demonstrating ANSTO’s Synroc technology at both laboratory and larger engineering scale.
Your Duties and Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities- Band 5
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of materials processing and characterisation (focussed on powder processing) to support the development of new capabilities for materials processing and characterisation.
- Under supervision produce waste simulants, wasteform precursors (powders and liquids), and processing additives to support process demonstration at scale.
- Under supervision, operate high-temperature processing equipment to densify materials into solid samples for product evaluation and support the Hot Isostatic Pressing capability at ANSTO.
- Support characterisation (particle sizing, densitometry, porosimetry, and thermal analysis) of input materials, process intermediates, and plant products, including uncertainty quantification to support acceptance/release decisions.
In addition to performing all lower Band 5 accountabilities, the higher Band 6 role includes these additional accountabilities
- Apply in-depth knowledge and understanding of materials processing and characterisation (focussed on powder processing) for the development of new materials processing and characterisation capabilities.
- Lead the production of waste simulants, wasteform precursors (powders and liquids), and processing additives to support process demonstration at scale.
- Lead characterisation (particle sizing, densitometry, porosimetry, and thermal analysis) of input materials, process intermediates, and plant products, including uncertainty quantification to support acceptance/release decisions.
Please view the full Position Description for further details or click Apply to view.
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
How to Apply
If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you would be a great fit for the role, please click Apply now. We can’t wait to hear from you!
For further information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Rohan Holmes on (02) 9717 3447. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on (02) 9717 3470.
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: 2nd 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.