Ready to start a hands-on career? ANSTO’s Apprenticeship Program gives you the chance to earn while you learn, build real trade skills and be part of work that supports Australia’s leading nuclear science and technology organisation.
What’s in it for you?
This is a great opportunity to start your trade career in a unique technical environment. You’ll get paid while completing a nationally recognised trade qualification, learn from experienced tradespeople, use industry tools and equipment, and build practical skills through real work across ANSTO’s specialist facilities. You’ll be supported throughout the program as you grow your confidence, capability and future career options.
Our apprenticeships are designed for people who are ready to start a hands-on career in electronics, electrical, mechanical or fabrication trades. You don’t need to have everything figured out yet — if you’re curious, practical, reliable and willing to learn, we’ll support you to build the skills, confidence and workplace behaviours needed to become a qualified tradesperson.
Opportunities may include:
Over the 4-year apprenticeship, you will work full time, 36.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This includes your weekly TAFE day as part of your ordinary working hours while you complete your relevant trade certification.
As an ANSTO apprentice, you will gain practical, hands-on experience in a unique science and technology environment while completing a nationally recognised trade qualification. Depending on your trade pathway, this may include experience in:
What we offer
Why choose ANSTO?
ANSTO offers a unique opportunity to complete your apprenticeship in one of Australia's leading science and technology organisations. As an apprentice, you'll contribute to meaningful work while developing your Trade skills in a specialist environment.
You will benefit from:
We’re looking for people who:
Eligibility and application process
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
Diversity and inclusion
At ANSTO, we recognise that diverse teams deliver better outcomes. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive.
We strongly encourage applications from:
All applications must be submitted through the online application system. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted. For further information about the Apprenticeship Program please refer to our website and Q&A https://www.ansto.gov.au/careers/early-careers/apprenticeship If you have a question that is not addressed online, please contact Regan Beckinsale, Early Career Talent and Development Leader, on 0491 222 039.
For all other enquiries, including the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361.
If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!
Applications Close: 31st August 2026 11:59pm
ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.
More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.
ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.
As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.
On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.
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