2027 ANSTO Graduate Program

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ANSTO's 2027 Graduate Program is a two-year, full-time on-site opportunity in Sydney starting February 2027, with rotations across teams, projects and mentorship, plus a clear pathway to ongoing employment. The package includes a salary of $86,861 plus 15.4% super and is based at Lucas Heights in the Sutherland Shire. Open to Australian citizens who have completed or are completing a degree in Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Data Science, Computing or Corporate Accounting, and who can pass security and medical checks. To stand out, tailor your resume to show curiosity and initiative, link your work to national challenges, and demonstrate collaboration. Apply online before 24 June 2026; questions to Regan Beckinsale.

2027 ANSTO Graduate Program

• 2-Year Program |  commencing February 2027 | Full Time | $86,861 + 15.4% Super
• Permanent employment opportunity on successful completion
• Lucas Heights, Sutherland Shire Location  / bus from Sutherland Station

Join Australia’s leading nuclear science and technology organisation and contribute to work that improves human health, supports environmental sustainability, and strengthens Australian industry.

At ANSTO, our people deliver innovation, insight and discovery through world-class facilities, specialist expertise, and strong partnerships. As a graduate, you will play a meaningful role in solving some of the nation’s most complex challenges while building the foundation for your career.

About the Program

Our structured two-year program is designed to accelerate your development through real work, diverse experiences and targeted support.

You will benefit from:

• Rotations across diverse teams to build breadth of experience and capability
• Opportunities to contribute to priority projects with real-world impact
• Application of your academic knowledge to complex, practical challenges
• Structured learning, mentoring and coaching from experienced professionals
• Exposure to leaders and the opportunity to build strong networks across the organisation
• A clear pathway to ongoing employment on successful completion

Your day-to-day experience will vary across rotations, from working alongside scientists, engineers and technical specialists to contributing to project outcomes, engaging with stakeholders, and applying your knowledge to solve complex challenges with real-world impact.

What success looks like

By the end of the program, you will have:

• Built practical capability through exposure across multiple teams
• Contributed to projects delivering real outcomes
• Developed strong professional relationships across ANSTO
• Demonstrated the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within teams
• Established a clear pathway into an ongoing role aligned to your skills and interests

We’re looking for graduates who:

• Have recently completed, or are in their final year of, a Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a strong desire to contribute
• Are motivated by working on complex problems with national significance

Disciplines include:

• Physics / Nuclear Physics
• Engineering (Nuclear, Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Systems, Chemical)
• Chemistry / Radiochemistry / Analytical / Environmental Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Data Science / Software Engineering / Computing
• Accounting (Corporate)

Eligibility and application process

All applicants must:

• Be Australian citizens
• Be able to obtain and maintain an ANSTO security suitability assessment
• Successfully complete pre-employment medical assessments

Diversity and inclusion

At ANSTO, we recognise that diverse teams deliver better outcomes. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive.

We strongly encourage applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Women in STEM
• People with disability

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through the online application system. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted. For further information about the Graduate Program, including eligibility, key dates and the selection process, please refer to our website and Q&A. Applicants who meet the program criteria will receive further information on the recruitment process and timeline following the application closing date. If you have a question that is not addressed online, please contact Regan Beckinsale, Early Career Talent and Development Leader, on 0491 222 039.

For all other enquiries, including the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361.

If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!

Applications Close: Wednesday 24 June 2026