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.
We are the home of Australia’s most significant research infrastructure including the multipurpose nuclear reactor OPAL in Sydney, and the Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne.
Take a fresh look at ANSTO
ANSTO seeks candidates who are passionate about making a contribution to Australian society through supporting nuclear science and technology.
We are a unique organisation, offering a significant breadth and variety of job opportunities within science, engineering, corporate services and trade disciplines.
ANSTO’s vision is “to deliver excellence in innovation, insight and discovery through our people, partnerships, nuclear expertise and landmark infrastructure”. We are committed to investing in our people to achieve this vision.
ANSTO regards professional development as essential for employee and organisational growth. The organisation is committed to providing opportunities which enhance the professional and technical skills of employees.
ANSTO aims to nurture the next generation of Australian graduates and provide strong foundations for exciting and fulfilling careers through our Graduate Development Program.
Our highly-regarded Graduate Development Program provides the best and brightest postgraduate students with amazing professional development opportunities and hands-on experience. We aim to nurture the next generation of Australia’s science leaders.
Features of the program include:
“I joined ANSTO’s Graduate Development Program in 2011. It provided me with a wealth of career and personal development opportunities and led to a permanent position in the International Relations team. I’m now ANSTO’s representative at the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna.” Jarrod Powell
“ANSTO provides a broad range of career opportunities. I have a business and science degree. I started at ANSTO using the science elements of my degree, as a Year in Industry student in ANSTO’s minerals consulting and research division. I’ve now been accepted into the ANSTO Graduate Development Program and will work in the Business Development team, putting my business studies to good use— developing skills in research commercialisation.” Shakila Fernando
Internships at ANSTO Internships at ANSTO offer the opportunity to meet some of Australia’s brightest minds and the chance to apply theory and practice, in your chosen field, to enhance the value of your remaining study.
Students bring fresh ideas and the latest in theory and practice to the workplace, challenge and sometimes improve processes and contribute in a meaningful way to the projects and activities.
Calls for expressions of interest will generally be managed by participating Universities and/or advertised on our vacancies page. In all cases, placements will complement study and must be supported by your University. Individuals are encouraged to discuss this directly with their University Careers Centre.
Please note: Unfortunately ANSTO has not partnered with all Universities to offer Internship Placements however we are open to extending the opportunities further, please have your University contact us for further information.
Graduate at ANSTO at Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science at University of New South Wales (UNSW)