Director, Health Research and Technology

About the role

**Position Overview**

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ANSTO’s Lucas Heights Campus, New South Wales, Australia

* An exciting and challenging opportunity to provide scientific and technical leadership of ANSTO’s Health research * Opportunity to work with, and manage a diverse team of talented professionals **About the Health Research and Technology Group**

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The Health Research and Technology Group (HRTG) is a functional division within ANSTO's Nuclear Science and Technology Group. The HRTG provides support to both current nuclear medicine supply and the introduction of new and improved manufacturing processes. To address the growing demand for emerging radioisotopes, the HRTG will pursue the development of reactor\-based radioisotopes through separation, automation and analytical method development. This work delivers critical know\-how for the organisation whilst also supplying radioisotopes for internal and external research programs with our academic, industry and clinical partners. The HRTG contributes to the development of more effective treatments to achieve better patient outcomes, through the development of innovative approaches in radiotherapy, as well as new diagnostics, therapeutics, and theranostics. The impact of these endeavours will be improved diagnosis and treatment of significant diseases such as cancer. ANSTO does this using its world\-class nuclear infrastructure and capabilities in radiochemistry, radiobiology, and complex radiation physics modelling.

**About You**

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We are seeking a talented individual who will provide scientific and technical leadership, with a particular focus on excellence, collaboration and raising the profile and impact of our Health research with key stakeholders.

*'We believe diversity drives innovation and ingenuity and forms the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate leaders and create an inclusive workforce. I invite you to explore this opportunity to join ANSTO and lead our research using nuclear science and technology to treat cancer and other diseases, and deliver better health outcomes for Australians.'* **Andrew Peele, Group Executive, Nuclear Science and Technology**

**Your Duties and Responsibilities**

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**About Us**

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ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real\-world benefits. Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment. ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state\-of\-the\-art instruments every year.

**Benefits of Working with Us**

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

* 18 days personal/carers leave for each year of service * 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year

Generous parental leave provisions:

* 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregiver * 14 weeks Parental leave for secondary caregiver (with incremental increase to a maximum of 18 weeks effective 01/03/2027\)

* Annual flu vaccinations * Cultural, Naidoc and First Nations ceremonial leave

*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. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender\-inclusive workforce.*

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

**How to Apply**

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For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Andrew Peele 0408388467 . For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on \+61 (02\) 9717 3740\.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre\-employment medical assessment.

**Application closing date: 21 July 2026 at 11:59pm**

***All applicants must be Australian citizens.***

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