Quality Engineer

• Ongoing| Full Time | $97k - $109k +15.4% super
• Join ANSTO as a Quality Engineer and play a key role in driving compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to the development and implementation of quality systems and future-focused technologies that shape engineering and maintenance excellence. 
• Sutherland Shire location I Health & Wellbeing Programs I Generous leave provisions

As a Quality Engineer at ANSTO, you'll play a pivotal role in building and maintaining quality systems that ensure compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement across engineering and maintenance operations. This position supports audits, risk management, and process optimisation, while contributing to initiatives that enhance forecasting accuracy and operational performance—making a real impact on organisational excellence and future-focused outcomes. 

'We are seeking a motivated individual who will bring fresh, innovative thinking to the development and assurance of engineering quality systems, driving continuous improvement and creating practical solutions that strengthen compliance and operational performance'. Jarrod Pynt - Engineering Quality & Compliance Lead

The Quality Engineer supports the development, implementation, and assurance of engineering quality systems across maintenance and operational activities. Key responsibilities include assisting with audits, reviewing quality management plans, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, and helping develop practical solutions that enhance forecasting accuracy and operational performance.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of the engineering quality documentation such as inspection plans, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in root cause investigations for quality issues and assist in developing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Learn and apply industry standards and regulations.
• Support engineering quality management continuous improvement efforts. 

Please click here to view the Position Description.

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.

 

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:

• Tailored training, development programs, and expert mentoring opportunities 
• Access to employee benefits such as professional memberships, wellness initiatives, and on-site facilities.   
• Options for hybrid work, flexible hours, and leave provisions to support work-life balance. 

If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Hiram Yeung line on 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:  6 December 2025 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.