Graduate development program
ANSTO Graduates, 2011
Have you got a naturally curious and questioning mind, an untamed imagination, or an appetite for exploring the unknown?
Then ANSTO can offer you many exciting opportunities.
ANSTO plays a key role in nurturing the next generation of Australian graduates and provides strong foundations for exciting and fulfilling careers.
The Graduate Development Program gives graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their field, and guidance and mentoring from industry experts.
The program is open to high potential graduates in all areas of Science and Engineering, as well as Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Marketing, Political Science, International Relations, and Communications.
Features of the program include:
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A wide range of development opportunities, such as professional development courses, networking and coaching
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A rotation program tailored to the graduate’s discipline and interests, designed to broaden experience in new areas
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Mentoring by senior leaders and technical specialists
See current vacancies here and Graduate Development brochure here.
Program format
The program is two years in duration and consists of two phases:
Year 1: Induction, eight-month rotational placement aligned with the graduate's degree and group professional development. A four-month rotational placement is designed to: Increase the graduate's knowledge of ANSTO and develop networks in an area that is not directly aligned to their degree.
Year 2: Customised placements aligned to the graduate's degree and individual development plans focused on: ANSTO career development, technical development and professional development.
The induction process
Upon being accepted into the program, graduates take part in an induction program that will orientate them and provide opportunities including:
- Learning about ANSTO, including getting to know its divisions and institutes
- Meet and get to know your peers and senior leaders
- Business and Soft skills training and;
- Find out more about what the Graduate Development Program has to offer!.
Rotations
The intent of the rotation program is to provide experience in a range of disciplines and to work with senior industry experts. The first year of the Graduate Development Program involves two rotations within ANSTO. The first rotation is of eight-month duration and is aligned to the graduate's area of interest and degree discipline. The second rotation is of four-month duration and is aimed at increasing the graduate's knowledge of ANSTO's broader operations while developing networks and skills outside of their discipline.
In the second year, the graduate's development will focus on an ongoing career at ANSTO. Through targeted individual development, graduates will refine their technical and business skills to help ANSTO meet its current and future business needs.
Mentor and buddy program
As part of the Graduate Development Program, ANSTO offers a mentor and buddy program. The mentor program provides support from an experienced member of the ANSTO team to help graduates establish and achieve their career goals, while the buddy program offers peer support to help graduates make a successful transition to their new work environment.
The assigned buddy maintains regular contact with graduates throughout the initial months of the program to ensure that they are settling in and enjoying their time with ANSTO.
Who we're looking for
ANSTO is seeking high quality graduates who are Australian Citizens interested in a diverse and challenging career in nuclear science and technology. Ideally, applicants will be in their final year of study, or have recently completed a degree in a relevant discipline.
ANSTO is seeking motivated and committed individuals who are seeking careers in areas such as:
- Reactor operations
- Nuclear engineering
- Nuclear safety
- Waste management and decommissioning
- Material science
- Radioisotope production and application
- Nuclear analysis
- Minerals science
- Business development
- Finance and accounting
- Strategic communications
- Human resources
- Environmental science.
And who have specialised in a range of areas including:
- Applied chemistry
- Biology
- Bio chemistry
- Chemistry
- Chemical engineering
- Chemical metallurgy
- Civil engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Electronic engineering
- Environmental science
- Health science
- Industrial chemistry
- Instrument and control engineering
- Materials engineering
- Mechatronics
- Materials science
- Mathematics
- Molecular biology
- Physics
- Synthetic chemistry
- Communications
- Business
- Human resources
- Political science.
The application process
ANSTO runs it’s Graduate Development Program every 2 years. The next intake of Graduates will be in February 2013.
Applications for the 2013 graduate intake will be open on the 1st March 2012.
Applications must be submitted online via the vacancies page on the ANSTO website and include: cover letter, resume and current academic transcript.
All applicants will be notified of the status of their application.
The evaluation process
The evaluation process consists of three phases:
- Applicants are assessed on eligibility and merit.
- Short-listed candidates participate in structured interviews and an assessment centre.
- Prior to being offered a place in the program, nominated candidates must successfully complete a medical and security assessment.
For further information on the program, contact: megan.evans@ansto.gov.au