Accelerator Engineering Technician

Position Overview

  • 2 Positions Available | 1 × Engineering Technician – Electrical 1 × Engineering Technician – Mechanical
  • 3-year Fixed term | Full Time | $80k - $105k +15.4% super
  • Inclusive and Diverse Organisation | Health & Well-Being Programs | Flexible Work Practices
  • On-site childcare for employees | Work in a campus-based community environment
  • Opportunity to work in one of the top global Accelerator facilities

About the Opportunity

Accelerator Engineering Technicians apply their expertise and knowledge to ensure the safe and efficient operation of accelerator systems, plant, and equipment through delivery of maintenance and development activities. You will work with a diverse team of engineers and technicians to provide crucial technical support to the Centre for Accelerator Science user program. In addition, the role assists with planning for new development and upgrade projects, and is responsible for the implementation, installation, and commissioning of technical aspects of these projects.

 

As a research user facility open to all, supported by the Australian Government's National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS), CAS informs policy, provides critical services for IAEA, and enables discovery and innovation in areas such as environment, climate and health sciences, space technologies, advanced materials for energy and quantum, and cultural heritage.  CAS has received grant funding under the NCRIS to provide uplift of its operational capacity and development of systems and technologies, including funding for these new positions in CAS. These roles play a critical role in supporting our goals and objectives for this grant-funded project.

About You

The ideal candidates will have either a mechanical or electrical background, preferably trade based. Electronic and mechatronics technicians are also encouraged to apply. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is enthusiastic about working at a unique national facility to develop and showcase their talents - Andrew Downes, Technical Manager

Your Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work with technicians and scientists to design, construct, and commission bespoke equipment and systems for the accelerators, beamlines, and end-stations
  • Maintain operation and availability of accelerator systems using technical knowledge to perform preventative routine and break-fix maintenance
  • Safely plan, risk assess and conduct all work in accordance with relevant safety standards and guides
  • Contribute to team effort on projects and the open sharing of technical information among team members

 

Please click here to view the Position Description.

About Us

ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes.  We partner with leading scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits.  Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment.  ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research.  Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.

 

The Centre for Accelerator Science (CAS) is a national user facility and multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers supporting academic and industry users across Australia and the world with a suite of ion beam accelerator instrumentation for ultra-sensitive analysis and irradiation applications. The facility informs policy, provides critical services for IAEA, and enables discovery and innovation in areas such as environment, climate and health sciences, space technologies, advanced energy, nuclear and quantum materials, and cultural heritage.

Benefits of Working with Us

ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians. 


We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:

  • Training, development and mentoring opportunities 
  • Performance based salary increases 
  • Generous parental leave provisions
  • Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions

 

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 technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Andrew Downes on (02) 9717 9801.  For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on (02) 9717 3740.

 

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To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.

 

 

Application closing date:  30 March 2025 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.