Operations Manager - NSW
Position Overview
- Ongoing| Full Time | $133k - $149k +15.4% super
- Sutherland Shire location I Health & Wellbeing Programs I Generous leave provisions
- Free onsite parking - pool, soccer field & café
- Lead the NSW Research Services team to optimise processes, streamline workflows, and align operations with NST and ANSTO’s strategic goals.
About the Opportunity
The primary objective of the Operations Manager NSW is to direct the people and business process functions of the Research Services operational team ensuring seamless workflow across NST business units and aligning their business activities to Nuclear Science and Technology (NST) and ANSTO’s strategic objectives. This position will champion new business platforms and processes harnessing a small and critical support service.
About You
'We are looking for a skilled people manager that has successfully delivered a change program, and is focussed on business improvement and adeptly manages a high volume workload'. - Sandy Haig - General Manager, NST Strategic Research Serv and Engagement
Your Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Research Services Team, overseeing all aspects of human resources including recruitment, training, development, performance management, and succession planning. Ensure workforce sustainability through talent attraction and cross-skilling initiatives, while fostering a positive, high-performing team culture built on collaboration and excellence.
- Lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of processes that enable efficient and effective support services.
- Lead and oversee all aspects of the NSW User Program, and collaborate with the User Manager Victoria facilitate best practice across the multi-site User Programs.
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Administration Team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and responsive administrative services. Drive continuous improvement, optimise processes, and foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture that supports organisational objectives.
- Harmonising multiple information systems into one multi-site system to accommodate all research services requirements.
Please click here to view the Position Description.
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.
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
- 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 Sandy Haig on (02) 9717 3247. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 3740.
Candidates may be required to complete further assessments, including psychometric, technical, or skills-based testing.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.
Application closing date: 24 March 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.