Senior Nuclear Analyst

Position Overview

• Ongoing| Full Time | $129k - $144k +15.4% super | Salary sacrificing available
• Sutherland Shire location I Health & Wellbeing Programs I Generous leave provisions
• Flexible Work practices | On-site Childcare for employees | Cafe on site
• Utilise your expertise in the field of experimental thermohydraulics.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Nuclear Analyst provides analytic assessments and technical advice through experimental means to ANSTO senior management and other stakeholders in support of nuclear reactor safety, utilisation and operations.

About You

"We are seeking a candidate with a broad range of experimental and analytical skills and experience, capable of developing practical solutions to complex engineering problems. You will manage an experimental facility independently and also collaborate with a small, supportive team to contribute your expertise toward achieving organisational success."’. - Dr. Weijian Lu, Leader Nuclear Analysis Section

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate one or more major projects or tasks within projects, including management of the project or tasks, conception and development of project ideas and maintaining visibility of the project with internal and external stakeholders.
• For computational work, provide expert computational and analytical services in nuclear applications, nuclear safety and licencing to OPAL and other nuclear facilities and projects at ANSTO.
• For experimental work, manage equipment through an asset management framework and improvement program to ensure reliability of assets, productivity and availability of facility and ensure operational safety, security, sustainability and compliance with applicable standards, legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practice and technological developments, through investigating and assessing the relevance of such developments and their benefit to ANSTO.
• Foster and establish professional networks at international and national levels in order to promote ANSTO’s research and operational efforts.
• Fulfil WHS responsibilities as specified in AG-2362 of the ANSTO WHS system.

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.
 

Working with us you will enjoy:

We support and reward our employees through eligibility for training, development and mentoring opportunities as well as performance-based salary increases.

ANSTO offers 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
  • 8 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 Weijian Lu on (02) 9717 3004.  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:  14 April 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.