ANSTO Graduates outdoors on site at Lucas Heights

Opportunities

Dr Madhura Manohar and graduate Keita Richardson with STAR accelerator

Launch your career.

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.

Graduates

OPPORTUNITYWHAT'S ON OFFERWHEN 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 closed. 

Applications for our 2027 Graduate Program will open next year. 

Please note, our Graduate Program intake occurs every two years, no intake in 2026.

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

OPPORTUNITYWHAT'S ON OFFERWHEN 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 Cadetship Program are closed. 

Please check back later in the year for potential 2026 opportunities.

Internships

OPPORTUNITYWHAT'S ON OFFERWHEN 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 for our 2025 Year In Industry Internship Program are now closed.

Applications for our 2026 Year In Industry Internship Program are scheduled to open August/September.

 

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

Apprenticeships

OPPORTUNITYWHAT'S ON OFFER 
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

OPPORTUNITYWHAT'S ON OFFERWHEN TO APPLY
Traineeships
  • Combine on the job learning with formal qualifications
 
Indigenous Safety Technician Traineeship
  • $70,011 + 15.4% super
  • Multiple positions

  • No experience required


     

Applications are closed

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

OPPORTUNITYWHAT'S ON OFFER 
Postdoctoral Fellowships
  • Employment by ANSTO
 

Scholarships

OPPORTUNITYWHAT'S ON OFFER 
AINSE Scholarships and AwardsAINSE provides pathways and networks for collaboration within nuclear science, engineering and related research fields both nationally and internationally. Our programs and services aim to foster scientific advancement and promote an effective collaboration between AINSE members and ANSTO
Graduate Program

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.

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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.