New opportunities in the Australian and overseas nuclear industries were opened for graduates today when the Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon Julie Bishop MP announced the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s (ANSTO) Graduate Recruitment Programme, to commence in 2008.
“The ANSTO Graduate Programme will recruit 15 Australian graduates each year beginning in 2008 and is designed to attract and retain key talent to alleviate identified skill shortages,” Minister Bishop said.
“This four year career development program offers a unique opportunity to develop a solid career in the growing nuclear industry.
“The program’s key focus will be on science, engineering and information technology so there is great potential for progression. It also offers overseas secondments and professional development opportunities.
“For nuclear science and technology education the initiative is very exciting and will further increase Australia’s expertise in this field.
“On completion of the program the applicant will have the skills necessary to either continue work at ANSTO or find work in the nuclear industry overseas or in related industries.
“The program has a strong mentoring aspect and the successful candidates will get an opportunity to work in a variety of areas across the ANSTO site.”
ANSTO is the country’s national nuclear research and development organisation and the centre of Australian nuclear expertise. It uses nuclear tools to conduct research into the environment, materials, nuclear imaging and other health care products. It also provides 70 per cent of all radioisotopes used in Australian nuclear medicine.
Published: 03/01/2007