Position Overview
- Ongoing I Full Time | $86k - $112k +15.4% super
- Sutherland Shire | Defined Career Progression on a linked role |
- Onsite childcare | Generous maternity, cultural and leave provisions
- Cafe on site | Swimming pool | Fitness passport | Free onsite parking
- Shift work and/or participation on an on-call roster may be required.
Apply maintenance excellence to strengthen the safe, reliable and compliant supply of Nuclear Medicine.
About the Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to join ANSTO's Nuclear Medicine business and play a key role in supporting the safe, reliable and efficient production of life-saving nuclear medicines. As an Electrical / Instrumentation Maintenance Technician, you will maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, repair and improve critical electrical, instrumentation and control systems within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Technical teams, you will help ensure the reliability and performance of equipment essential to Nuclear Medicine production. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across a diverse range of plant assets, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
The position forms part of the linked role career progression framework, providing a structured pathway to develop advanced technical capability and take on increasing responsibility across Nuclear Medicine facilities.
About You
“We are looking for an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, who enjoys solving problems and improving equipment reliability. The work we do plays a part in saving lives in Australia and around the world, so we are looking for someone who has a drive to make a difference. If you are a dual trade technician, or someone looking for an opportunity to upskill, this is an outstanding role for you.” - Colin Paynter, Nuclear Medicine Maintenance Manager
Your Duties and Responsibilities
Working closely with maintenance, engineering, quality and production teams, you will:
- Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical, instrumentation and control systems critical.
- Diagnose faults, troubleshoot equipment issues and implement effective repairs to maximise plant reliability and availability.
- Conduct inspections, testing, calibration and commissioning activities on plant equipment and associated systems.
- Complete maintenance activities safely and in accordance with approved procedures, technical standards and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, review and maintain maintenance documentation including SAP work orders, maintenance records, SWMES, work instructions and technical reports.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing plant safety, product quality, equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Quality teams to investigate issues and develop practical solutions to complex production and maintenance challenges.
- Assist with maintenance projects, equipment upgrades, installation and commissioning activities across Nuclear Medicine facilities.
- Contribute to the development of preventative and condition-based maintenance strategies.
- Work within a highly regulated environment while maintaining compliance with GMP, ARPANSA, TGA, FDA, ISO and ANSTO safety 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.
- 18 days personal/carers leave annually
- 3 days paid leave (Christmas to New Year)
- Parental leave: 18 weeks (primary), 14weeks (secondary, increasing to 18 weeks by 2027)
- Support flexible working where possible
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Cultural, NAIDOC, and First Nations ceremonial leave
- Fitness Passport
- Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
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 relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Colin Paynter on (+61) 436 602 669. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on (02) 9717 9361.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.
Application closing date: 25th 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.