Project Planner

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About ANSTO

The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is home to Australia’s nuclear science and technical expertise. More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO and use nuclear science and technology to answer the big questions in the world around us – improving health outcomes, increasing our understanding of the environment and climate change and identifying new opportunities for Australian industry.

We operate much of our country’s landmark science facilities including one of the world’s most modern nuclear research reactors (OPAL). Importantly, ANSTO is helping to improve our health with one in two Australians benefitting from the nuclear medicines produced using the OPAL research reactor while being treated for serious illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.


About the position

With over 80 building on the Lucas Heights Campus alone – The Asset Management and Services Group has the complex task of juggling programmed maintenance along with ad-hoc corrective works and facilities upgrades. Our team of Planners work in conjunction with their Supervisor peers to ensure that our time and resources are deployed in the safest and most effective way.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be assessing requests, and then scoping, prioritising and allocating internal and external work requests. You will also be responsible for managing minor capital works projects related to facilities upgrades within the Asset Management space.





Duties and responsibilities

• Assessing, triaging and scheduling maintenance requests, allocating works, cost centres and vendors (using SAP – Computerised Maintenance Management System)
• Development  of effective preventive maintenance strategies,
• Preparation of cost estimates, capital submissions, justifications, project plans, customer updates, purchase requisitions and subsequent approvals and invoice certifications within delegated limits.
• Assist with the development of tender and contract documentation and subsequent supplier evaluations and reviews.
• Assist in the development of technical specifications.

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in a facilities maintenance / operations type role (or similar)
• Significant industry experience in planning and project management of routine and non-routine maintenance services.
• Problem solving skills in delivering maintenance and project solutions.

Why join ANSTO?

ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians.

We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:

• Training, development and mentoring opportunities
• Performance based salary increases
• Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions
• Located in the Sutherland Shire, we have free onsite parking, a swimming pool, health and wellbeing programs and an onsite café.

If you want to join a world class organisation that’s making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now! 
 
 
TO APPLY and view the Position Information Package please visit www.ansto.gov.au and follow the links to the Current Vacancies page.

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Information Package or contact Warren Steele on (02) 9717 3629.  For all other queries please contact the HR Shared Services Team on +61 (02) 9717 3111 . 

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

All applicants must be Australian citizens.

Applications must be submitted on-line via our website.


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.