Manufacturing Support Associate

Position Overview

• Ongoing | Full Time | $97k - $130k +15.4% super
• Sutherland Shire location I Health & Wellbeing Programs I Generous maternity, cultural and leave provisions
• Oversee the safety, quality, risk and compliance activities that underpin Nuclear Medicine Manufacturing 
• Exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in GMP and continuous improvements in a diverse, fast-paced operational environment

About the Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to join a newly established Manufacturing Support team and play a strategic role in the evolution of Nuclear Medicine manufacturing at ANSTO. As a Manufacturing Support Associate, you will be instrumental in enhancing the safety, quality, risk, and compliance of our manufacturing systems and processes, working across a highly regulated and time-sensitive environment. You’ll collaborate across departments—including regulatory affairs, quality, safety, and engineering—to embed best practices, manage operational risk, and support a culture of continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complexity, enjoys cross-functional collaboration, and is ready to influence meaningful change in a mission-critical industry.

About You

"We are seeking a proactive and agile leader with a strong background in manufacturing operations, risk and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to drive continuous improvement in a regulated environment such as GMP manufacturing. Your expertise in root cause investigation and risk management will be crucial in assuring the safety, quality and performance of Nuclear Medicine Manufacturing operations" - Joseph Bailey, Manufacturing Manager

Must Have

• Extensive experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Strong working knowledge of quality systems, regulatory compliance, and risk management frameworks
• Demonstrated expertise in incident investigation, root cause analysis and CAPA implementation
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive and structured approach
• High-level technical writing skills and proficiency in documentation and reporting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels

Nice to have

• A broad background across multiple areas of manufacturing, demonstrating versatility and a holistic understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes
• Qualifications in Lean Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tools and risk registers
• Project management experience, including leading small teams or cross-functional initiatives

Please click here to view the Position Description or click Apply to view.

About Us

ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes.  We partner with 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.
 

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 for each year of service
• 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Generous parental leave provisions:
  • 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregiver
  • 11 weeks Parental leave for secondary caregiver (with incremental increase to a maximum of 18 weeks effective 01/03/2027)

• Annual flu vaccinations
• Cultural, Naidoc and First Nations ceremonial leave

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 Joseph Bailey on 0457 254 733.  For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361.

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

Application closing date:  Sunday 1st June 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.