Engineering Projects - Executive Officer

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Australian Nuclear Science

Job description:

Position Overview

• 2 Year Fixed Term I Full Time | $160k - 180k +15.4% super |
• Sutherland Shire | Flexible work practices | Fitness passport
• Unique opportunity to support the Group Executive of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, driving key people and business priorities.
• Experience in providing executive support within an engineering or construction enviroment is essential

About the Opportunity

The Executive Officer is a strategic partner to the Group Executive in the successful execution of ANSTO's vision and strategy. The position provides high-level administrative and strategic support to the Group Executive, managing communications, projects and complex issues to achieve organisational priorities. The Executive Officer will represent the Group Executive as required, be a visible change agent and support senior leaders in embedding required changes. The position plays a critical role in collaborating and coordinating across ANSTO, establishing and maintaining effective governance arrangements and in managing projects.

About You

At ANSTO Infrastructure & Engineering Services, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of Australia's most unique and complex engineering challenges. Our people play a critical role in delivering the infrastructure, engineering expertise, and operational capability that enable ANSTO's national missions. If you're looking for meaningful work, a dynamic environment, and the chance to help shape the future, we'd love to hear from you". Jasmine Reay - Group Executive, Infrastructure and Engineering Services

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expert and authoritative analysis, advice and support to the Group Executive and senior leaders on a broad range of high-level strategic, operational and sensitive issues;
• Manage and implement projects as required, ensuring the achievement of project outcomes while fostering high levels of collaboration and supporting the management and impact of any required change;
• Research and prepare strategic advice, information and reports on diverse and complex matters, ensuring the Group Executive is appropriately briefed and advised in a timely manner;
• Prepare, manage and review high level communications and correspondence including briefings, reports, presentations, submissions and other documents, ensuring the comprehensiveness, accuracy and timeliness of information;
• Act as the Group Executive point of contact, liaise with stakeholders, action requests to co-ordinate communication, and proactively ensure tasks meet deadlines;
• Support the Group Executive in preparing for the Board reporting cycle including preparation and review of board reports and presentations;

Please view the full Position Description for further details or click Apply to view.

About Us

ANSTO is a leading global nuclear science and technology organisation delivering world-class research and expertise to benefit Australia and support a more sustainable future. Using nuclear science, we improve health, support industries, provide expert advice to government on nuclear technologies and help develop Australia's nuclear workforce.

Working with us you will enjoy

ANSTO offers training and development, performance base salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.

• Support flexible working where possible
• 18 days personal/carers leave annually
• 3 days paid leave (Christmas to New Year)
• Parental leave: 18 weeks (primary), 8 weeks (secondary, increasing to 18 weeks by 2027)
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Cultural, NAIDOC, and First Nations ceremonial leave
• Fitness Passport
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease

How to Apply

If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you would be a great fit for the role, please click Apply now. We can't wait to hear from you!

For further information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Jasmine Reay on 0477936252. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on (02) 9717 3740 9717 3740).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure all candidates have equal access and opportunity. Please let us know if you require any support or accommodations for your interview.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require an ANSTO Suitability Assessment and a pre-employment medical assessment.

Application closing date: 20 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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.