Nuclear Forensic Specialist / Senior Nuclear Forensic Scientist

Nuclear Forensic Science Role

Position Overview

• Fulltime fixed-term until July 2026 | $97K - $130K +15.4% super
• Based at ANSTO’s Lucas Heights facility  |  Flexible work practices
• Health & Wellbeing Programs | Cafe, pool & free onsite parking
• Support ANSTO's development & delivery of specialised Nuclear Forensics capabilities.

About the Opportunity

An opportunity is available to join ANSTO's Nuclear Forensics team and be part of delivering capabilites to domestic and international nuclear security stakeholders.

About You

"I am looking for someone ready to apply their unique skills and experience to the dynamic discipline of nuclear forensics.  The ideal candidate will have an agile mindset, a meticulous approach to work and be excellent at building relationships and communicating with a range of key partners. You should be excited about the opportunity to deliver tangible outcomes to stakeholders." Kaitlyn Toole - Science Program Manager,  Services and Operations

Your Duties and Responsibilities

One role is available; the level of the position offered will be comensurate to skills and experience.  Please indicate in your application if you are interested in both or only one of the available levels.

Senior Nuclear Forensic Scientist:  Band 5

• Delivery Nuclear Forensics projects and capability requirements through the utilisation of knowledge, skills and experience in chemistry, radiochemistry, nuclear science and/or forensic science.
• Perform applied research, undertake analysis, interpretation and client reporting, and propose and implement new capabilities.
• Develop relationships and collaborations with local, national and international stakeholders to deliver capability outcomes.
• Please click here to view the Position Description.

Nuclear Forensic Specialist:  Band 6

• Apply project management skills to deliver Nuclear Forensics projects and capability requirements. 
• Deliver on capability improvements in collaboration with national and international scientists and stakeholders in the area of national security and nuclear forensic science.
• Apply discipline knowledge to ensure that the processes and practices used by the Nuclear Forensics capability area consistent with relevant national and international guidelines.
• 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-based 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 Descriptions or contact Kaitlyn Toole on kaitlynt@ansto.gov.au or (02) 9717 9361.   For all queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361 or dom@ansto.gov.au

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

Application closing date: 24 August 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.