• Fulltime Fixed-term I 2 years | $129k - $144k +15.4% super
• Sutherland Shire location I Flexible Work practices I Cafe on site
• On-site Childcare for employees | Free onsite parking  | Health & Wellbeing Programs
• Great opportunity to build and lead a new science program

About the Opportunity

The primary objective for the Science Program Manager, Safeguards Science will be to establish and deliver a new nuclear safeguards science program within the Nuclear Forensics capability area of Nuclear Stewardship, while developing and maintaining effective relationships with relevant stakeholders including universities and government agencies.

The position of Science Program Manager, Safeguards Science provides operational management of activities to produce outcomes and achievement of the capability area’s objectives, as well as contributes as a project team member. This position will engage across most of ANSTO with those who directly and indirectly contribute to the delivery of nuclear safeguards science R&D projects and activities. 

It is highly desirable that the successful candidate already holds a national security clearance

About You

"We are looking for someone excited to implement and develop a new science research program. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong project management experience and the ability to develop and maintain constructive working relationships with key stakeholders."  - Dale Codling, Manager Nuclear Security Science

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the capability area objectives through implementation of the designated capability area’s plans, goals and activities to deliver outcomes to achieve Nuclear Stewardship’s strategic objectives and Nuclear Security Science’s operational plan.
• Provide oversight of projects within the safeguards science program by review and reporting on project plans, allocating resources, tracking, reporting of budgets and expenditure and providing reports to line management.
• Develop and maintain collaborative networks across internal and external stakeholders to support and advance the delivery of the safeguards science program.
• Deliver a project management approach to the management of the science programs and provide oversight of science integrity, quality and compliance.
• Support initiatives and strategies to increase capability area investment through identified partnerships and with external and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute scientific knowledge and expertise to projects as a project team member. Engage in scientific activity ranging from fundamental research to the investigation of specific industry or partnered operational problems and pursue new ideas and approaches that create new concepts.

Please click here to view the full Position Description.

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 Dale Codling on (02) 9717 9509.  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 11th August 2024

All applicants must be Australian citizens.

https://careers.ansto.gov.au/job/Sydney-Science-Program-Manager%2C-Safeguards-Science-NSW/1054066866/