Radioactive Waste Technician

1 week ago

Lucas Heights, Australia ANSTO Full time

Position Overview:

  • Ongoing I Full Time I $65k $84k + 15.4% Super
  • Southern Suburbs & Sutherland Shire
  • Worklife balance | Health & Wellbeing Programs

About the Opportunity:


We operate much of our country's landmark science facilities including one of the world's most modern nuclear research reactors (OPAL).

Importantly, ANSTO is helping to improve our health with one in two Australians benefitting from the nuclear medicines produced using the OPAL research reactor while being treated for serious illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.


The Waste Processing Technician provides safe and efficient collection, storage, decontamination and disposal services for all radioactive and hazardous waste generated and/or stored within the ANSTOs Lucas Heights and Camperdown sites.


About You:

- "We are looking for someone with a "can do" attitude, who has safety front of mind and a willingness to learn and develop the skills necessary to perform in a highly regulated environment." _
_Charlie Walker, Manager Waste Operations_

Your Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for Business as Usual activities along with unplanned events within remote handled waste processing and handling, contact handled solid wastes, contact handled liquid wastes, waste characterisation, decontamination, laundry services and support to ANSTO's projects
  • Ensure effective and compliant service for the collection, transportation, storage, processing, decontamination, characterisation of radioactive waste material in accordance with licence conditions, plans and arrangements and ANSTO's Safety Management System this includes use of hotcells and manipulators, use of SCADA systems, driving trucks, using pumping systems for site effluent and liquid waste treatment systems as well as corrosive chemicals and machinery to decontaminate items
  • Proactively undertake inspections of waste, waste processing equipment and where necessary organise repairs and maintenance of facilities and equipment
  • Provide written and verbal advice and feedback to management on equipment performance and waste processes to drive improvements to plant availability, safety and efficiency

Skills and Experience

  • High School or equivalent Qualification in a Science/engineering, or trade skills
  • Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of operating plant and equipment in a highly regulated environment, hazardous industries
  • Willingness to develop skills using trade knowledge, practical skills and experience to safely operate equipment including, transport flasks, manipulators, cranes and powered hand tools.

About Us:

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
  • Worklife balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions

How to Apply:

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Charlie Walker For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.

Application closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 22 January 2023
**_All applicants must be Australian citizens._

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