The Utilisation Operator performs all activities required to enable safe and effective utilisation of the OPAL Reactor. This includes pool top operations performing production and supporting maintenance activities, fuel handling and operation of the utilisation facilities and supporting processes. All work is performed within a highly regulated environment.
“An opportunity has arisen for a position in OPAL Utilisation for an operator to perform all irradiation services for industrial production and nuclear medical applications. This is a great chance to join an experienced team and 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.” Rasmi Fraihat, Production Manager
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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 Rasmi Fraihat on +61 2 9717 7119. 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 1st June 2026
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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