At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead risk assessments and improve safety for radioactive waste management.
- Company: Join ANSTO, a leader in science and technology with a focus on real-world benefits.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave provisions, onsite childcare, and health programs.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in safety and compliance while working with cutting-edge science.
- Qualifications: Experience in risk management within regulated environments and strong collaboration skills.
The predicted salary is between 115000 - 129000 $ per year.
An opportunity for a risk management expert to lead risk assessments supporting radioactive waste management at ANSTO.
Position Overview:
The Safety, Risk and Control Expert supports the management of radioactive waste at ANSTO through the delivery and maintenance of the safety case. This includes risk assessments, hazard identification and the implementation and monitoring of effective controls. The position ensures that activities meet safety and regulatory obligations and ensures that risks are integrated into decision making.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience coordinating risk management activities for a highly regulated operational environment. They will be a highly motivated person with a proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders to meet safety and compliance obligations.
Your Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set the strategy for, and lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of Waste Management Services' safety case.
- Deliver high quality risk assessments for continuous improvement activities, breakdown repair, emergency activities and changes driven through Waste Management Services or other capital projects to ensure that all safety and operational impacts of the proposed changes are considered and implemented to time and budget.
- Establish and improve oversight of the monitoring and assurance system for hazard controls.
- Provide strategic input and analysis on radioactive waste issues to management and the ANSTO Board as well as to external regulators and other government departments.
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.
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.
Working with us you will enjoy:
- Training and development, performance-based salary increases and 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, 14 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 Rachael Shepherd on (02) 9717 3023. 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 15 April 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.
System Risk and Control Expert in Sydney employer: Ansto
ANSTO is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Lucas Heights where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth through extensive training and development programs, as well as generous leave provisions, ANSTO fosters a culture that values work-life balance and inclusivity. Join us to contribute to impactful research while enjoying benefits like flexible working arrangements and health and wellbeing programs.
