Radiation and HazMat Protection Technician

Radiation Professionals Australia | Melbourne, Vic | Onshore & offshore | Full-time or casual | FIFO and site-based

About us

Radiation Professionals Australia (RPA) is a specialist radiation safety and hazardous materials consultancy. We support the mining, uranium, oil and gas, decommissioning and industrial sectors across northern and western Australia and offshore. Our work covers NORM management, radiation monitoring, mercury (Hg) control and decontamination clearances. We're a small team with deep technical expertise, and every person makes a real difference.

The role

We're looking for a Radiation and HazMat Protection Technician to join our field team. You'll carry out radiation and mercury monitoring on client sites and act as RSO delegate. You'll also keep the records that show the work was done safely and in line with the regulations. You'll work with a lot of independence on site, backed by our senior radiation and hazmat specialists.

What you'll do

- Act as RSO delegate on site, supporting the appointed Radiation Safety Officer and making sure work follows the approved radiation management plan
- Carry out radiation surveys, including dose-rate, surface contamination, NORM and clearance surveys of equipment, pipework, structures and waste
- Carry out airborne and personal monitoring, including dust, radon/thoron and dosimetry
- Carry out mercury monitoring, including vapour surveys, personal exposure monitoring and surface contamination checks
- Help with source and gauge management, leak tests and inventory checks
- Keep accurate monitoring records, dosimetry records, survey reports and chain-of-custody documentation
- Prepare work method statements,



JHAs and field reports
- Maintain, check and track calibration of monitoring instruments
- Brief site personnel and supervisors on radiation and mercury hazards and controls

What you'll bring

- A current radiation licence, or eligibility to obtain one quickly (NT and/or WA)
- Experience in radiation protection, NORM, occupational hygiene or a related technical HSE role
- Hands-on use of radiation survey meters and mercury vapour analysers (e.g. Jerome, Lumex), or a solid aptitude to learn them
- Clear, accurate record keeping and report writing
- The ability to prepare work method statements and risk assessments
- Confidence working on your own on remote sites and in hot, physically demanding conditions
- A current driver's licence

Desirable

- Experience in uranium or mineral processing, oil and gas, decommissioning or waste handling
- Offshore tickets: BOSIET/FOET (or T-BOSIET), HUET and a current offshore medical
- MSIC
- A qualification in science, occupational hygiene, environmental science or a related field
- Experience working on Aboriginal land or with community and cultural protocols

What we offer

- Competitive salary, or a casual hourly rate
- Full-time salaried or casual employment
- FIFO and site-based rosters across onshore and offshore projects
- Training and career development in radiation protection and hazmat
- Support from an experienced specialist team, and work that genuinely matters

To apply Apply through SEEK or send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] In your application, please include any current radiation licence status (and which state or territory) if you have one, and any offshore or site certifications.

📌 Radiation and HazMat Protection Technician (Melbourne)
🏢 Radiation Professionals Australia
📍 Melbourne