Director Corporate Affairs

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Australian Nuclear Science

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Position Overview

• Ongoing| Full Time |Salary commensurate with experience +15.4% super
• Lucas Heights, Sutherland Shire | Flexible work practices | Onsite childcare
• Free onsite parking | pool, soccer field & café | Fitness Passport
• Lead ANSTO's reputation and influence, advising senior leaders and shaping government, stakeholder and community engagement to advance nuclear science for Australia.

About the Opportunity
Lead ANSTO's Corporate Affairs Division and provide strategic counsel to the Executive Team, CEO and Board on communications, government relations, stakeholder management, reputation, community engagement, public affairs and issues management. This senior leadership role is responsible for shaping ANSTO's reputation, stakeholder relationships and public profile, while maintaining strong relationships with government, industry, research partners, regulators, international organisations, media and communities in support of ANSTO's mission and ongoing social licence to operate. About You

We are seeking a seasoned senior corporate affairs professional, experienced in driving productive outcomes within State or Federal government environments. Experience in complex and regulated industries is a must.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute ANSTO's Corporate Affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and government priorities.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing Corporate Affairs team and promote an inclusive, safe and values driven culture.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board on communications, stakeholder engagement, government relations and reputational matters.
• Lead ANSTO's engagement with Ministers, government departments, agencies, parliamentary committees and key policymakers.
• Lead strategic engagement with international agencies, government bodies and research organisations and support ANSTO's participation in forums, partnerships and cooperative programs.
• Develop and oversee integrated internal and external communication strategies, ensuring consistency of messaging amongst stakeholder groups.
• Lead media engagement activities and ensure proactive and effective communication of ANSTO's achievements, priorities and responses to emerging issues.
• Lead ANSTO's community engagement strategy and outreach programs.

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About Us

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.

Working with us you will enjoy

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

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

How to Apply

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Andrew Sill 0419 419 ***. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9***.

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

Application closing date: 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm

All applicants must be Australian citizens.

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.