Metallurgical Process Technician

Position Overview

• Casual Position | $38.03 – 42.70 Hourly Rate + 25% casual loading
• Sutherland Shire | Health & Wellbeing Programs I Flexible roster to support work/life balance
• Opportunity to join a team of experienced technicians and highly regarded professionals conducting world-leading process development and piloting work in the minerals processing industry

About ANSTO

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.

The Minerals business is a part of ANSTO's Commercial Products and Services cluster. We are a team of around 60 consultants and technicians with expertise that covers metallurgy, chemistry, chemical engineering, mineralogy, geology and radiation safety. ANSTO's Minerals business provides practical solutions and innovative technologies to deliver financial and environmental benefits to the mining and metallurgy industries. Sectors that we work in includes important critical minerals such as rare earths, lithium, uranium and a plethora of others. We are also specialists in addressing the challenges associated with radioactivity issues in this context About the Opportunity

The Metallurgical Process Technician will be required to provide technical and mechanical support for the setup and operation of metallurgical pilot plants.

Our workload varies and we required additional support during certain times or specific projects.

About You

"We're looking for an enthusiastic technician with excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to show initiative in a fast-paced and highly technical environment" - Mitchell Grierson, Senior Process Engineer

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembly, operation and maintenance of metallurgical pilot plant and laboratory equipment.
• Liaise with internal staff, and external contractors to ensure compliance with both safety and operational requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in the assembly, operation, maintenance and modification of industrial, chemical or metallurgical plant equipment.
• Operational experience working with minerals, chemicals, preferably in the context of chemical or refinery processes.
• Mechanical trade, metallurgical or chemical technician qualification or equivalent hands-on experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Good communication and team-work skills
• Skills in Microsoft Office programs – Word, Excel, Outlook, Access.
• Experience in data base operating systems for use in sample and equipment storage and recording.

About Us

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.

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
• Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions
• Community based environment

Located in the Sutherland Shire, we have free onsite parking, a swimming pool, health and wellbeing programs and an onsite café.

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

How to Apply

For further technical information relating to this position please contact Mitchell Grierson 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: 13 July 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.

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