Address Position Overview
Two Year Fixed Term | Full Time | $77k - $87k +15.4% super + approx 30% shift loading
Clayton VIC location I Potential view to permanency
Exciting opportunity to build your technical and professional skills at one of Australia's landmark scientific facilities.
About the Opportunity
The Accelerator Operations team at the Australian Synchrotron has a vacancy for an inquisitive and self-motivated person. The Accelerator Operations group is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and development of the particle accelerator systems, and troubleshooting beamlines outside of normal business hours. The group works closely with the Accelerator Physics and Engineering groups to continuously improve the performance and reliability of the accelerators.
Group members work on a variety of projects, technical and non-technical, that support ANSTO's mission. We are a motley bunch that come from a variety of backgrounds.
The operators work a rotating shift schedule, which includes holidays and weekends. The shifts are 12.25 hours long, but the total weekly work hours averages out to 36.75 hours per week over the full rotation of the roster.
About You
This position is ideal for a "tinkerer" - someone who is curious about how complex systems work. You will work collaboratively within the Accelerator Operations team and will be supported to learn how to operate every part of one of the most unique scientific facilities in Australia.
Prior experience with accelerators is not essential, and there will be many opportunities for on-the-job training.
You are great candidate for this role if you are:
Inquisitive
Hands-on
Good with people
Sensitive to customers’ needs
Proficient at oral and written communication
Punctual
"This is an exciting opportunity to work at one of the most unique and advanced research facilities in Australia. We are looking for someone who is inquisitive and brings an open, collaborative attitude." - Mike Lafky, Accelerator Operations Manager
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.
Your Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure the accelerators are prepared, managed, and monitored in accordance with standard operating procedures to support their safe and efficient operation.
Assist beamline scientists and users by troubleshooting beamline equipment.
Assist in identifying faults with the accelerators and provide recommendations for improvement to maintain and improve accelerator performance.
Act as first aid officers, building wardens, and contractor supervisors. Training will be provided for all these roles.
Provide key problem solving and decision making for facility operations outside standard business hours.
Provide training of staff, students, and others in the correct and safe operation of the accelerators.
Manage statistics on system performance and faults that generate the facility's KPIs.
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.
Benefits of Working with Us
ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians.
We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:
Training, development and mentoring opportunities
Performance based salary increases
Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions
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 Mike Lafky on (03) 8540 4227 or lafkym@ansto.go.au. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on (02) 9717 3359.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.
Application closing date: 10 March 2024 at 11:59pm
All applicants must be Australian Citizens
