Safety Technician

**Position Overview**:
**_The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under subsection 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)._**:

- Full Time ($70,011k + 15.4% super) Multiple positions
- Professional development opportunity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Hands on experience and formal qualifications
- Sutherland Shire | Work-life balance | Health & Wellbeing Programs | on-site sport

**About You**:
**About the Opportunity**:
ANSTO, supported by the Sir William Tyree Foundation, is offering this unique and **exciting development opportunity** for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to work and learn on the job in a culturally sensitive environment.

**Throughout the program you will**:

- Develop a range of different skills and practical work experience
- Gain foundational experience which can be applied to assessing, monitoring, and managing safety situations on site in collaboration with other team members
- Effectively time manage training requirements with day-to-day work duties
- Work alongside safety technicians for support and the opportunity to gain skills

**Features of the program include**:

- Continuous training and ongoing support
- Mentoring to help with training, professional and personal development throughout the program
- Training while working, giving you multiple certifications and accreditations including:

- Certificate IV Work Health & Safety
- Accreditation as a Health Physics Surveyor
- Basic Principles in Occupational Hygiene course
- Development opportunities to provide strong foundations for an exciting and fulfilling career

**Caitlin Etheridge - previous Safety Technician currently Work Health and Safety Advisor**
- “The Safety team and other people in the organisation, made me feel welcome, like I was part of their family. The work was interesting and challenging but I had great mentors.”_

**Waylon King - previous Safety Technician currently Work Health and Safety Advisor**
- “I travelled from regional NSW to work at ANSTO, it was tough leaving my family and friends but from the day I arrived, I was made to feel welcome and comfortable in a big, national science facility. I encourage others to have a look at this opportunity and maybe come work with me.”_

For more information please view the position description here.

**About Us**:
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and is widely recognised as an international player in the field of nuclear science and technology.

At ANSTO, we are committed to fostering a culturally safe and inclusive work environment that respects and celebrates Indigenous heritage. Our mission is to ensure the highest standards of safety while embracing the rich cultural traditions and values of the communities we serve.

**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
- Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions
- Leave entitlements for Indigenous cultural activities

**How to Apply**:
Applications **must **be submitted on-line via our website.

**Applications close: 11:59pm, Monday 21 October 2024**

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

**_All applicants must be Australian citizens._**
- _This role is known internally as Nuclear Safety Technician_