Accelerator Science Officer

Job description:

Position Overview

• Fixed Term - 2 Years I Full time |$97 - $109k +15.4% super
• Sutherland Shire location I Flexible Work practices I Health & Wellbeing Programs
• Apply scientific and technical expertise to support the delivery of the CAS user program

About the Opportunity

The Centre for Accelerator Science (CAS) at ANSTO has a vacancy for an inquisitive and self-motivated person to join our team. The CAS Science group is responsible for supporting user research projects and new developments utilising the scientific capabilities of ANSTO's ion beam accelerators. With this position, CAS is undertaking research and development to enhance our capability to support nuclear safeguards. For this purpose, we apply Accelerator Mass Spectrometry for detection of long-lived radioisotopes of the actinides. Specifically, we will develop techniques that enable age dating of nuclear materials for nuclear safeguards.

About You

In this role, you will work closely with other scientists and laboratory technical staff in CAS to deliver successful capability-focussed research and development. You will use your research expertise to plan and deliver experiments aimed at delivering new and enhanced capabilities based on accelerator mass spectrometry. You will become an expert in preparing samples in our laboratories and operating our accelerator facilities to perform analyses. You will use your initiative and scientific knowledge to optimise analytical procedures to establish and validate new analytical capabilities.

"We are looking for a team member to help us build our scientific capabilities and expand our support to exciting high-impact user projects utilising our extensive accelerator facilities."

Michael Hotchkis, Research Leader, Centre for Accelerator Science

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, plan and undertake method development to implement new methods or to improve existing methods to meet international best practice and support emerging applications in nuclear safeguards, with advice from expert users and CAS senior scientists.
• Develop knowledge and experience of current best practice in CAS accelerator mass spectrometry techniques; develop expertise in applications of accelerator techniques to enable provision of scientific advice to CAS users.
• Maintain and develop individual learning and knowledge currency in the application of AMS to nuclear safeguards and nuclear monitoring.
• Work to established laboratory procedures and assist with development of new and improved procedures.

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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
• Performance based salary increases
• Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions

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 refer to the Position Description or contact Michael Hotchkis 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: 16 November 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.