Works Supervisor
Position Overview
- 2 Year Fixed Term| Full Time | $86k – $112k +15.4% super
- Lucas Heights I Health & Wellbeing Programs
- Generous Leave provisions I Free onsite car park
- Great opportunity to join the Infrastructure Maintenance & Engineering Team as Works Supervisor providing hands on technical support to a range of operational and research facilities.
- Applications from across the community is encouraged.
- Fixed term for 2 years with opportunity to transition to permanent role upon successful completion of fixed term contract.
About the Opportunity
The Works Supervisor is to independently and proactively prioritise, plans, schedule and supervise the effective service delivery of a multi-disciplinary teams of contractors to maintain and upgrade facilities across site in support of ANSTO’s business activities. You will ensure that all maintenance and contract works are scheduled and carried out proactively in accordance with ANSTO's policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements.
About You
"Looking for conscientious personnel with the ability to work well in a team setting whilst being able to effectively and proactively plan, prioritise and supervise across multi-trade portfolios. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate experience in working across multiple trades, have good communication skills and a strong safety focus." - Josh Dreves, Maintenance Superintendent
Your Duties and Responsibilities
- Liaise and schedule works with area owners and contractors and supervise/manage the completion of all routine and non-routine maintenance and/or construction work across ANSTO.
- Ensure all work undertaken complies with the ANSTO policies for safety, quality, environmental, security and regulatory framework.
- Manage the risk of construction and maintenance activities impacting on the local community, businesses, ANSTO’s staff, normal operations, existing services, infrastructure, facilities and other projects.
- Review and identify opportunities to improve and promote a strong safety culture including safety risk assessments and Contractor inductions and ensure Safety plans and SWMS are prepared and reviewed for all routine and non-routine works. Assist in the development of Contractor Induction and Training programs.
- Agile and able to proactively prioritise, plan, schedule and supervise multi-disciplinary contractors and tradespersons to ensure routine and non-routine works and supported tasks are completed within the nominated timeframes and ensure that the work request, compliance, quality and safety standards are met.
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 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
- 14 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 Josh Dreves on (02) 9717 6003. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 3740.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.
Application closing date: 24 May 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.