Technician

Position Overview

• Ongoing| Full Time | $72K - $81K +15.4% super
• Sutherland Shire location I Health & Wellbeing Programs I Generous Leave provisions I Free onsite car park
• ANSTO Bus service from Sutherland Station | Cafe & Childcare Centre on site | sporting facilities
• Help support the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facilities of ANSTO Nuclear Medicine
• Applications from across the community are encouraged to apply | work in a campus-based environment

About the Opportunity

The Technicians participate in and support the effective and efficient day-to-day operation of the manufacturing facilities within Nuclear Medicine. Technicians are responsible for a range of activities that support Nuclear Medicine manufacturing such as transfer of materials/equipment, preparation of components, intermediate and starting materials used in production, housekeeping, clean room cleaning/sanitation and waste handling. The position focuses on supporting manufacturing reliability and participates with improvements in safety, quality, performance and culture in accordance with compliance obligations and the expectations of our business, teams and customers.

About You

 "I’m looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on approach to technical tasks, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This role involves working in a cleanroom, operating equipment, and ensuring quality standards are consistently met. If you’re reliable, proactive, and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you". - Simon Semrani Shift Manager

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing Operations: Assist in the day-to-day production of radiopharmaceuticals by preparing materials, and performing clean-room sanitation and waste handling in compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.

• Maintain Accurate Documentation: Complete and maintain manufacturing records, incident reports, and compliance documentation in line with TGA, ARPANSA, ASNO, and quality system requirements.

• Perform Facility Tasks: Carry out tasks such as assisting in transferring targets from the OPAL reactor, and cleaning GMP and radiologically classified areas.

• Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Participate in projects aimed at improving safety, quality, and performance, validation support, and procedural updates.

• Collaborate and Train: Work effectively within a team, share knowledge, support new staff, and foster a strong safety culture across the site.

For full details of the role, please 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-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 Description or contact Warren Brown on (02) 9717 9424.  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:  11:59pm, 3rd February 2026

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.