Strategic Project Advisor

• Tenure | Full Time | $115k - $129k +15.4% super | salary sacrificing available
• Sutherland Shire | Hybrid role | Inclusive and Diverse Organisation | childcare centre on site
• Flexible Working Supported | Prime opportunity to manage complex communication projects
• Experts of the nuclear technology industry
• Provide integral communication advice to build strong government relations 

The Strategic Projects Advisor leads the Organisation's Corporate Planning Reporting. This includes managing the content creation and regulatory framework of the Corporate Plan and Annual Report. 

The position also supports ANSTO's interactions with the Australian Government (ministerial, parliamentary, departmental and agencies) to promote ANSTO's reputation and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders.  

"We are looking for someone with a background in Government Affairs and  Communications and Organisational Strategy who enjoys working in a fast- paced environment and interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders". – Leonie Lamont, Senior Manager Government Affairs

• Lead the end-to-end project management of ANSTO's Corporate Plan and Annual Report, ensuring timely delivery, alignment with strategic objectives, and compliance with regulatory, legislative, and government reporting requirements.  

• Contribute to ANSTO's interactions with political representatives and government departments. 

• Manage ANSTO's engagement and required responses to government, ministerial, parliamentary and departmental enquiries. 

• Prepare and co-ordinate briefs, submissions, speeches, reports and policy proposals ensuring consistency of communication and alignment with ANSTO's strategic priorities. 

• Undertake additional duties as required and during periods of leave of other staff.

For full position details please 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 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
  • 11 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

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact  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 28 November 2025

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.