ANSTO’s Cadetship Program – Engineering (Jul 2024)

Launch your career with ANSTO’s Cadetship Program! 

Opportunities for high performing Australian undergraduate students studying Civil, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, I&C, Process/Chemical Engineering. 

About the Program

An entry level employment pathway for you to immerse yourself in practical paid work whilst completing your  undergraduate studies. ANSTO’s Cadetship Program will invest in you, providing ongoing development, diverse learning, professional growth ​and​ mentoring.  

Throughout the program you will be  supported by experienced engineers and technical specialists. You will gain valuable experience by rotating through our engineering business areas at Lucas Heights (Sydney), working across a range of engineering design, delivery and project areas, with hands-on insights to this amazing industry. 

Your exposure will include contributing to the ANSTO Strategy & Vision providing you with an understanding of how Nuclear Technology benefits all Australians. 

The Benefits

ANSTO Cadets will receive the following: 

• Permanent ongoing employment with ANSTO, subject to satisfactory performance. 
• A competitive annual starting salary of $55,896 pro rata plus 15.4% superannuation. 
• All relevant employee leave entitlements pro rata. 
• Flexible arrangements allowing a balance between study and work. 
• Reimbursement towards compulsory university fees 
• Reimbursement of costs of books and resources up to a maximum of $1,000 per year. 
• Mentoring from experienced nuclear industry engineers and world class training to help you gain and expand your skills 

About Us

ANSTO partners with scientists and engineers to 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 nuclear research.   

The ANSTO Engineering Group is at the forefront of delivering major engineering outcomes for ANSTO assets and processes in Reactor Operations, Nuclear Medicine, Waste Management, Civil and Infrastructure, and Decommissioning activities. Our engineering team is a diverse and talented group of people dedicated to making the lives of Australians better. The nuclear industry is exciting with many opportunities and ANSTO is growing its capability in this area with this program.      

Eligibility

The ideal applicant will: 

• be enrolled in one of the identified engineering degrees 
• have completed 12 months full-time tertiary study  
• have a minimum credit average 
• be available to commence in the program from July 2024 

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment. All applicants must be Australian citizens. 

Closing Date: 26 March 2024

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.