A young woman from Engadine is among a group of talented people who recently secured a job working at Australia's home of nuclear science.
Shakila Fernando joins 10 others from across the nation in a two-year graduate program at Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) at Lucas Heights.
ANSTO is custodian of Australia’s most significant science infrastructure including its only nuclear reactor, OPAL, which enables cutting-edge research and medicine production.
Graduates, who comes from backgrounds including law, engineering or international security, will learn about how to achieve sustainability in the health and environmental industries.
Ms Fernando, who graduated from the University of NSW, and says she is excited to get involved in large strategic projects that will contribute to the growth and development of the organisation.
“I have already had access to a variety of business clusters at ANSTO, and met some extremely passionate and supportive individuals," she said.
Chief executive of ANSTO, Adi Paterson, says this is an opportunity for the next generation of talent in the field to develop exceptional skills.
“Being selected for the ANSTO Graduate Development Program is a huge achievement that puts you in good stead," Dr Paterson said. "Many of our graduates go on to support Australia’s scientific future.
“Science, technology and innovation will be the cornerstones of Australia’s future economy, and ANSTO will provide them with opportunities to make an important contribution early in their career.”
