The Head of Engineering Design is responsible for establishing and operationalising ANSTO's Engineering Design Practice as a sustainable, enterprise-wide engineering capability. The position will lead the development of the operating model, governance framework, systems, processes, engineering standards, resource planning model and capability requirements necessary to provide engineering design services across ANSTO's Infrastructure and Engineering Services portfolio.
The role will operate within a matrix environment and work closely with engineering, project delivery and operational stakeholders to ensure engineering design resources are effectively deployed, governed and integrated across ANSTO's assets, projects and programs. The primary focus of this two-year fixed-term appointment is organisational transformation, capability establishment and operational readiness rather than management of an established engineering team.
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At ANSTO Infrastructure & Engineering Services, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of Australia's most unique and complex engineering challenges. Our people play a critical role in delivering the infrastructure, engineering expertise, and operational capability that enable ANSTO's national missions. If you're looking for meaningful work, a dynamic environment, and the chance to help shape the future, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
Generous parental leave provisions:
If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!
To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.
ANSTO has engaged Ignite to support the recruitment and search process. Ignite will assess all applications, including those from external candidates. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the relevant essential criteria and address the following requirements:
For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Jasmine Reay on 0477936252 For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 3740.
Application closing date: 8th October 2026 at 11:59pm
For internal employees: See "How to Apply" requirements above and submit application directly in peoplehub.
For externals and internal contractors: See "How to Apply" requirements above and submit applications directly to Michael.Knight@igniteco.com to collate and cc: Walid at mohamadw@ansto.gov.au.
Application closing date: 8th October 2026 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 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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