SCIENCE OFFICER HEALTH PHYSICS MEASUREMENTS

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency – Yallambie VIC

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is the Australian Government's primary authority on radiation protection and nuclear safety. Our purpose is to protect the Australian people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation, through understanding risks, best practice regulation, research, policy, services, partnerships and engaging with the community.

The Environmental & Health Services group is responsible for ARPANSA’s laboratories, field measurement capabilities (including emergency response) and networks that are required for the measurement of radiation in people and the environment.This includes maintenance of ARPANSA’s radiation emergency response capabilities and networks, and management of the Australian laboratory under contract to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).

Why work for us?

- Opportunities to engage with national and international stakeholders
- Inclusive and diverse workplace
- Competitive salaries with 15.4% superannuation
- Generous leave conditions
- Modern amenities and free parking at both our Yallambie and Miranda sites.

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is the Australian Government's primary authority on radiation protection and nuclear safety. Our purpose is to protect the Australian people and the setting from the harmful effects of radiation, through understanding risks, best practice regulation, research, policy, services, partnerships and engaging with the community.

The Environmental & Health Services group is responsible for ARPANSA’s laboratories,



field measurement capabilities (including emergency response) and networks that are required for the measurement of radiation in people and the environment.This includes maintenance of ARPANSA’s radiation emergency response capabilities and networks, and management of the Australian laboratory under contract to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).

Why work for us?

- Opportunities to engage with national and international stakeholders
- Inclusive and diverse workplace
- Competitive salaries with 15.4% superannuation
- Generous leave conditions
- Flexible work practices
- Modern amenities and free parking at both our Yallambie and Miranda sites.

The key duties of the position include:

Primary purpose of the role

The primary purpose of the role is to perform complex gamma-ray spectrometry analysis and reporting utilising High-Purity Germanium (HPGe) and Sodium Iodide (NaI) systems. Provide various training and coordination tasks to support and maintain the operations and quality systems in the CTBT Radionuclide Laboratory (CRL) whilst focussing on delivering excellent customer service for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).

In collaboration with a small team of scientific and technical staff,



you will be responsible for measuring radioactivity in environmental samples and radiological surveillance of the Australian Environment.

You will contribute to the implementation of quality assurance programs (based around ISO 17025 quality management principles), including the maintenance of records, and preparation of technical reports.

Key accountabilities

- Under limited direction and using standard techniques and methods, perform a range of moderately complex tasks associated with day-to-day laboratory activities focused on the analyses of environmental samples by gamma-ray spectrometry.
- Manage the development and maintenance of a quality assured measurement service and ensure data analyses, validation and reports meet relevant standards.
- Provide scientific support in a small team of scientific and technical staff measuring radionuclides in environmental samples and developing analytical techniques.
- Contribute to broader scientific programs and projects, undertaken in the laboratory and in the field, including roles defined in the Australian Government Radiological and Nuclear Events Plan (AUSRNEPLAN) and ARPANSA’s Framework for Monitoring and Assessment of Radiation in the Australian Environment in support of ARPANSA’s wider obligations, which may involve domestic or international travel.

Eligibility

To be considered for this position, you must possess a physical sciences degree from an Australian University or comparable qualification, including an in-depth knowledge and practical experience in gamma-ray spectrometry and laboratory quality systems.

You require well-developed problem-solving skills to perform complex analyses and confidently make sound decisi

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