The Personnel Security Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining secure and efficient site access, supporting essential administrative functions and front desk operations, and upholding ANSTO's robust security protocols. This position reflects the organisation's commitment to operational excellence and regulatory compliance, while serving as a central point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.
"We're looking for a highly organised and detail-orientated professional with strong judgement and integrity, who is self-driven and confident managing competing priorities, and who can build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in a fast-paced security environment" - Melissa Heggie - Manager, Personnel Security
These responsibilities ensure the effective and efficient operation of ANSTO's security functions, contributing to the overall safety and security of the organisation.
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Note: A requirement of this role will be to obtain a Negative Vetting 1 national security clearance after the probationary period.
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.
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 or contact Melissa Heggie on (02) 9717 3002. 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 14 June 2026
All applicants must be Australian citizens.
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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 a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.
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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