Utilisation Operator

• Ongoing Full Time | Commencing salary range $75k - $84k +15.4% super
• Full authorisation & competencies salary range (After approx. 1 year) $86k - $97k +15.4% super
• Monday to Friday hours | Cafe on site | Free parking | Bus from Sutherland Station
• Sutherland Shire | Flex time available | generous leave provisions
• Looking for someone with a safety, quality, and production mindset

The Utilisation Operator performs all activities required to enable safe and effective utilisation of the OPAL Reactor. This includes pool top operations performing production and supporting maintenance activities, fuel handling and operation of the utilisation facilities and supporting processes. All work is performed within a highly regulated environment.

“An opportunity has arisen for a position in OPAL Utilisation for an operator to perform all irradiation services for industrial production and nuclear medical applications. This is a great chance to join an experienced team and take the next step in your career in a unique world class nuclear facility. We are looking for someone with the right safety, quality, and production mindset for this role.” Rasmi Fraihat, Production Manager

• Operate OPAL irradiation facilities and processes safely, effectively, and in accordance with approved procedures, instructions and safe work practices. This includes Bulk rig production processes, Large volume facility production processes, Pneumatic facility production processes, Hot Cell Operations, manipulator operations, cranes and hoists operations and operation of specialised tools
• Undertake role accountabilities in accordance/compliance with the safety, quality and environmental framework, procedures and Instructions, regulatory requirements and management principles;
• Safe handling of reactor fuel, targets materials (including silicon) and irradiation rigs through their production lifecycle from reception to despatch in accordance with relevant instructions, procedures and safe work practices;
• Control of production processes using computer systems, in particular the RCMS and SAP production systems. This includes recording material movements to maintain accurate records of reactor fuel and targets movements to ensure operational and safeguards requirements are met. Manager, Waste Management Services Job Evaluated: last update 16.3.20 Page 1 of 5 PD-1918 Version 2
• Perform regular inspections and functional tests of plant and equipment to ensure optimal equipment functioning and high standards of housekeeping. Utilise SAP to create maintenance notifications or activity reports.

Please view the full Position Description or click Apply to view.

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
  • 14 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 Rasmi Fraihat on +61 2 9717 7119. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361

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

Application closing date: 11:59pm 1st June 2026

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.