Job Description
Job description: Position Overview
Ongoing Full Time Salary Range $81k - $+1k +15.4% super
Sutherland Shire Work-life balance Free onsite parking, pool, soccer field & cafe
On-site Childcare for employees Bus from Sutherland Station
OPAL Utilisation - A unique Safety Quality Production workplace environment
About the Opportunity
The Utilisation (Production) Support Officer provides support to the Utilisation section at the OPAL reactor that performs all industrial and medical irradiations of materials. Reporting to the Production Coordinator, this includes movement and accounting of nuclear fuel/target plates and support for irradiation of Neutron Transmutation Doping (NTD) silicon.
About You
“An opportunity has arisen to fill a position at the OPAL Reactor working in the Utilisation section to support ongoing production. It is a great chance to join the team or 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.” Kalpesh PUROHIT, Production Coordinator
Your Duties and Responsibilities
Perform irradiation facility scheduling tasks in an accurate and effective manner with an aim of supplying irradiation services as per the requirements of internal customers and stakeholders.
Use of SAP for production activities and raising maintenance notifications to ensure business requirements are met.
Support processes for fuel assembly and uranium target plate management. This includes the coordination of physical material transfers, inspection and compliance reporting requirements which is undertaken in cooperation with the Authorised Officer, Security and Safeguards and other stakeholders.
Undertake a variety of utilisation support activities related to the safe and high-quality delivery of utilisation services. This may include support with continuous improvement activities with maintenance or engineering upgrades of equipment or quality documentation improvement functions.
Maintain a level of competency in Utilisation Operator duties and undertake operator tasks when required.
Provide support to the Target & Canning Laboratory in the preparation of targets for irradiation in the reactor as and when required.
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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.
Working with us you will enjoy:
ANSTO offers 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
8 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!
How to Apply
For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Kalpesh Purohit on +61 (02) +717 701+. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on (02) +717 +361.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.
Application closing date: 12 March 2026 at 11:5+pm.
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
Ongoing Full Time Salary Range $81k - $+1k +15.4% super
Sutherland Shire Work-life balance Free onsite parking, pool, soccer field & cafe
On-site Childcare for employees Bus from Sutherland Station
OPAL Utilisation - A unique Safety Quality Production workplace environment
About the Opportunity
The Utilisation (Production) Support Officer provides support to the Utilisation section at the OPAL reactor that performs all industrial and medical irradiations of materials. Reporting to the Production Coordinator, this includes movement and accounting of nuclear fuel/target plates and support for irradiation of Neutron Transmutation Doping (NTD) silicon.
About You
“An opportunity has arisen to fill a position at the OPAL Reactor working in the Utilisation section to support ongoing production. It is a great chance to join the team or 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.” Kalpesh PUROHIT, Production Coordinator
Your Duties and Responsibilities
Perform irradiation facility scheduling tasks in an accurate and effective manner with an aim of supplying irradiation services as per the requirements of internal customers and stakeholders.
Use of SAP for production activities and raising maintenance notifications to ensure business requirements are met.
Support processes for fuel assembly and uranium target plate management. This includes the coordination of physical material transfers, inspection and compliance reporting requirements which is undertaken in cooperation with the Authorised Officer, Security and Safeguards and other stakeholders.
Undertake a variety of utilisation support activities related to the safe and high-quality delivery of utilisation services. This may include support with continuous improvement activities with maintenance or engineering upgrades of equipment or quality documentation improvement functions.
Maintain a level of competency in Utilisation Operator duties and undertake operator tasks when required.
Provide support to the Target & Canning Laboratory in the preparation of targets for irradiation in the reactor as and when required.
Please click here to view the 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.
Working with us you will enjoy:
ANSTO offers 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
8 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!
How to Apply
For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Kalpesh Purohit on +61 (02) +717 701+. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on (02) +717 +361.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.
Application closing date: 12 March 2026 at 11:5+pm.
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
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Production Support Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.