Opportunities

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Join Australia's leading nuclear workforce and experience the opportunity to shape a career that matches your talent, goals and interests.

ANSTO offers a diverse range of early career opportunities.

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Regan Beckinsale, Early Career Talent and Development Leader
Eleisa Cajna, Strategic Workforce Development Lead

Graduates

OPPORTUNITY	WHAT'S ON OFFER	WHEN TO APPLY
Graduate Development Program	Two year rotation program Professional development and access to support networks Permanent Ongoing Employment	Applications for our 2025 Graduate Program are now closed
Emerging Engineers Program	Begin your career in engineering Gain exposure across a range of engineering design, delivery and project areas 2 Year Fixed Term

Cadetships

OPPORTUNITY	WHAT'S ON OFFER	WHEN TO APPLY
Cadetship Program	An entry level employment pathway Immerse yourself in practical paid work whilst completing your undergraduate studies. Engineering Opportunities	Applications for our 2024 Cadetship Program are now closed

Internships

OPPORTUNITY	WHAT'S ON OFFER	WHEN TO APPLY
Year In Industry Internship Program	For penultimate year students One year paid placement Industry-based learning It is recommended that students defer study and return for their final year following the program	Applications will open mid-year for a Jan/Feb start Applications must be submitted online
Internships	Apply theory and practice Placements will complement study and be supported by the University

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Year In Industry Internship Program

For penultimate year students
One year paid placement
Industry-based learning
It is recommended that students defer study and return for their final year following the program

Applications will open mid-year for a Jan/Feb start

Applications must be submitted online

Internships

Apply theory and practice
Placements will complement study and be supported by the University

Apprenticeships

OPPORTUNITY	WHAT'S ON OFFER	WHEN TO APPLY
Apprenticeships	ANSTO aims to engage technicians and trade persons through a comprehensive apprenticeship program. Apprentices are sought and managed by an approved External Group Training Organisation.

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Apprenticeships

ANSTO aims to engage technicians and trade persons through a comprehensive apprenticeship program.
Apprentices are sought and managed by an approved External Group Training Organisation.

Traineeships

OPPORTUNITY	WHAT'S ON OFFER	WHEN TO APPLY
Traineeships	Combine on the job learning with formal qualifications
Tyree Foundation Traineeship Programs for Indigenous Australians	Four year duration $45,000 per year Additional $5,000 available to support tertiary study	Applications closed * Note: One-off opportunity

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Traineeships

Combine on the job learning with formal qualifications

Tyree Foundation Traineeship Programs for Indigenous Australians

Four year duration
$45,000 per year
Additional $5,000 available to support tertiary study

Applications closed

* Note: One-off opportunity

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

OPPORTUNITY	WHAT'S ON OFFER	WHEN TO APPLY
Postdoctoral Fellowships	Employment by ANSTO

Scholarships

OPPORTUNITY	WHAT'S ON OFFER	WHEN TO APPLY
FutureNow	One year with option to extend Top-up stipend of $10,000
FutureNow Plus	One year with option to extend Top-up stipend of $35,000
Sir William Tyree Engineer Scholarships	Three year duration Top-up stipend of $7,500
United Uranium Scholarship	One year duration Up to maximum of $6,000
AINSE Honours	One year placement $5,000 one-time payment
AINSE Post Grad Research Award	Four weeks accommodation and two return flights to ANSTO campus PhD timeframe ~Three years Top stipend of $8,250 per year
AINSE Residential Student Scholarship	Travel and accommodation support PhD timeframe ~Three years Top-up stipend $8250 per year
AINSE Early Career Researchers Grant	15 months duration $10,000 one-time payment
AINSE SAAFE (French exchange)	Six month placement Up to $7,500 travel and accommodation funding to enable travel

Graduate Program

ANSTO's Graduate Program develops the next generation of Australian business and science leaders, by providing the best and brightest postgraduate students with a two-year rotation cycle, tailored to match your talents, goals and interests.

ANSTO's Graduates on site at Lucas Heights

Graduate Profiles

What’s it like being a graduate at ANSTO? Read these profiles featuring some of our many graduates and scholarship recipients.

Early Career Programs

ANSTO’s vision is to deliver excellence in innovation, insight and discovery through our people, partnerships, nuclear expertise and landmark infrastructure. We are committed to investing in our people to achieve this vision.