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 Program
  • Two year rotation program
  • Professional development and access to support networks
  • Permanent ongoing employment 

Applications for our 2027 Graduate Program will open in 2026.

Please note, our Graduate Program intake occurs every two years, no intake for 2026 or 2028.

   

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
  • Permanent ongoing employment 

Applications for our Cadetship Program are currently closed. 

Please check back later for future 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 2026 Year In Industry Internship Program are currently closed. 

Please check back later for future opportunities.

 

Internships
  • Apply theory and practice
  • Placements will complement study and be supported by the University
Please email earlycareers@ansto.gov.au

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.
Please email earlycareers@ansto.gov.au
   

Traineeships

OPPORTUNITYWHAT'S ON OFFERWHEN TO APPLY
Traineeships
  • Combine on the job learning with formal qualifications
Please email earlycareers@ansto.gov.au
Indigenous Safety Technician Traineeship
  • Professional development opportunity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Hands on practical experience and recognised formal qualifications
  • All training provided, with support along the way
  • Generous leave provisions, flexible work arrangements, access to support networks
  • Sutherland Shire | Work-life balance | Health & Wellbeing Programs | on-site sport
     
If you would like to find out more about the program contact safetytechnicians@ansto.gov.au

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. Programs and services aim to foster scientific advancement and promote an effective collaboration between AINSE members and ANSTO
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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.

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.