• Location: Darwin NT 
• Salary: $91,944 to $104,393
• Closing date: 2 February 2025
• Link: Job Details | APS Jobs

Who we are 
The Office of the Supervising Scientist works to conserve, protect and sustainably manage Australia’s biodiversity, wildlife and heritage. We work to make the environment and our heritage better for current and future generations. We contribute to improving the extent, condition and connectivity of Australia’s and the region’s unique environment, consistent with national and international obligations. Working with others, we help identify, protect, conserve and celebrate Australia’s significant natural, Indigenous and historic heritage.

The Office of the Supervising Scientist ensures the protection of the Alligator Rivers Region, including Kakadu National Park, and the local communities from the effects of uranium mining by undertaking environmental research and monitoring, participating in and overseeing the regulatory process and developing standards and practices for environmental protection.

The Environmental Research Institute of the Supervising Scientist (ERISS) provides specialist technical advice to the Supervising Scientist on the protection of the environment and people of the Alligator Rivers Region (ARR) from the effects of uranium mining. The primary function of ERISS is to conduct research into developing standards and leading practice methodologies for monitoring and assessing the environmental impact of uranium mining in the ARR. Research programs include: water and sediment quality; ecosystem restoration and landform; and environmental radioactivity.

The key duties of the position include:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the radiochemistry and alpha spectrometry laboratories, including staff, resources, workflow, data and records, procurements, commercial contracts and WHS requirements. 
• Apply complex wet chemistry techniques to prepare environmental samples for low-level radionuclide analysis. 
• Install and maintain alpha spectrometry equipment and use it to measure the radionuclide content of prepared samples and calculate and report results. 
• Develop, review and update standard operating and quality assurance procedures for radiochemistry and alpha spectrometry. 
• Train and build capability in technical staff working in radiochemistry and alpha spectrometry. 
• Lead or assist with field-based tasks to support research and environmental monitoring activities within the branch.
• Perform the corporate role of either chemical or radiation safety officer (or deputy).

For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job Description which can be downloaded from the relevant job posting on our website - the Apply Now link will take you there.

Eligibility

• Mandatory qualifications - A degree in chemistry (or a related discipline) or equivalent experience working in a wet chemistry laboratory.
• Citizenship - To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
• Pre-employment Check - Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period of 6 months.

The successful applicant must:

• hold a current Apply First Aid Certificate or have the ability to obtain this qualification
• hold a current coxswains licence or have the ability to obtain
• hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence
• meet physical fitness minimum standards to undertake work within the role including firefighting as needed
• be a proficient swimmer.

Notes

Please note:

• relocation assistance is subject to negotiation
• the physical requirements of the role(s) involve a combination of outdoor and office-based work
• you will be required to complete specific training (including refresher training) related to the role including remote area training, defensive driving, first aid and CPR courses
• you will be required to travel in remote/isolated locations in northern Australia or its near northern neighbours, using a variety of transport including vessels, light/commercial aircraft, helicopters and manual four-wheel drive vehicles
• you will be required to wear an official uniform supplied by the department, including during field operations (as applicable), in accordance with the department’s uniform policy
• ​​​​​​​​​​you will be required to wear appropriate protective personal equipment and clothing to comply with departmental Work Health & Safety policies and procedures

We currently have one vacancy available for immediate filling in Darwin. A merit pool for filling the same or similar position in Darwin may be established at the conclusion of this selection process. 

Membership of the Australian Radiation Protection Society will be highly regarded.

Application closing date:  24 November 2024 at 11:59pm

Position Overview

• Ongoing| Full Time | $111k - $125k +15.4% super
• ANSTO is looking for a qualified and experienced Occupational Hygienist 
• Sutherland Shire Location
• Flexible work environment

About the Opportunity

The Occupational Hygienist reports to the Leader, Human Health Monitoring and is a member of the High Reliability team. The High Reliability team provides a wide range of safety and environmental services for the organisation, as well as a range of external services to government and commercial clients. The key internal areas of expertise are radiation protection and dosimetry, conventional health and safety, occupational hygiene, emergency preparedness and related assurance functions and regulatory relationships.  In addition, the team provides specialised services related to radiation protection and emergency response and preparedness on a commercial basis or in the National interest.

This role will see you supporting the occupational health performance of our Safety Lifecycle Project team. The Occupational Hygienist will offer expert advice and analysis to various stakeholders and ANSTO undertakings, ensuring the systematic management of occupational health risks across ANSTO capital projects.

About You

• Comprehensive knowledge of  Australian Work Health and Safety Legislation, Codes of Practice, and Guidance Documentation pertaining to occupational health, occupational hygiene and wellbeing. 
• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Hygiene or related discipline in engineering and science.
• Full member (MAIOH) and Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH) or ability to achieve in a timely manner.
• Extensive experience working in a professional capacity within the field of occupational health and hygiene.
• Proficient in applying the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) framework for risk management of occupational health hazards.

 

ANSTO is currently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Occupational Hygienist. You will be supporting Safety Lifecycle providing expert advice to ensure the systematic management and control of occupational health risks across ANSTO capital projects - Dr Carmen Naylor & Leader Human Health Monitoring

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure ANSTO meets its legal/regulatory obligations in respect of occupational hygiene and that management and the workforce are aware of these requirements.
• Evaluate contractor performance by ensuring Principal Contractor occupational health and hygiene management system documentation and work practices compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Review asbestos and hazardous material control plans, safe work method statements, asbestos in air monitoring results, and clearance certificates to ensure adherence to WHS Regulation and codes of practice.
• Support the development of internal Business Management System documentation and ANSTO Safety Management System documentation pertaining to Occupational Health and Hygiene.
• Ensure implementation of occupational health and hygiene monitoring services for individuals identified with a significant risk to health from exposure to hazards such as noise, dust, chemicals, hazardous materials, metals, heat, non-ionising radiation, NORM and emerging hazards e.g. nanomaterials, using a risk-based approach.
• Qualitative and quantitative health risk assessments to drive compliance with Legislative requirements and evaluate effectiveness of control.
• Recommend key control methods (considering the hierarchy of control) for occupational health risk reduction.

 

Please click here to view the Position Description.

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.
 

Benefits of Working with Us

ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians. 

We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:

• Training, development and mentoring opportunities 
• Performance based salary increases 
• Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions

 

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 recruiting line manager on 0472 808 490.  For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361.

 

 

 

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

 

 

Application closing date:  24 November 2024 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. 

Closing date is 11 December 2024.

https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/job-details?title=team-leader-radiation&Id=a05OY000007cBEXYA2

The Office of the Supervising Scientist is responsible for protecting the environment of the Alligator Rivers Region, including Kakadu National Park, from the effects of uranium mining. We conduct independent research and monitoring, participate in and oversee the regulatory process for uranium mining in the region and develop standards and practices for environmental protection.

The Environmental Research Institute of the Supervising Scientist conducts world-class research for monitoring and assessing the environmental impacts of uranium mining. We are a multidisciplinary institute with research programs spanning environmental radiation, water and sediment quality, ecosystem restoration, geomorphology, omics, drone remote sensing and environmental applications of artificial intelligence. 

Our Radiation program focuses on assessing the radiation impacts to the public and the environment from uranium mining activities. Our technical capabilities and work program include: 

• low level radiochemistry, alpha and gamma spectrometry laboratories, 
• measurement of natural decay series radionuclides in air, soil, water and biota (including Aboriginal bush foods), 
• radiation surveys of legacy and rehabilitated uranium mining sites, 
• modelling and assessment of radiation exposure pathways to the public and non-human biota from the dispersion and transfer of radionuclides in the environment, 
• provision of technical advice on regulatory applications for uranium mining and other radiation-related actions, 
• engagement with International Atomic Energy Agency technical programs.

The key duties of the position include:

As the Team Leader Radiation, you will: 

• Lead and manage the work program of the radiation team (staff, budget, projects and resources) to ensure the safe and timely delivery of research and monitoring which informs the assessment of radiation impacts to people and the environment from uranium mining activities.
• Apply expert judgement and technical knowledge to determine sampling and analysis requirements to meet research and monitoring objectives, undertake field and laboratory work as required to collect and analyse samples.
• Evaluate radionuclide datasets and apply best practice methods for assessing radiation impacts to people and the environment from uranium mining activities, interpret results in the context of radiation protection standards and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals as lead author.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and technical forums as a leading authority on radiation monitoring and impact assessment for uranium mining and other radiation-related activities.
• Develop and harness linkages with other government agencies, industry and/or universities for radiation research collaboration and capability building.
• Provide expert advice on regulatory applications for uranium mining and other actions in line with national and international standards for radiation protection.
• Fulfil the corporate role of radiation safety officer or deputy to ensure that regulatory requirements for laboratory use of radiation sources are met.

Eligibility

Pre-employment Check - Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period of 6 months. 

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

ACT Health Directorate

$121,389 - $134,894

 Details: The Health Protection Service (HPS), Health Risk Facilities and Radiation Safety (HRF&RS) section is a seeking an Assistant Director to manage the Radiation Safety unit and be part of a multidisciplinary section within HPS comprising of: Radiation Safety; Health Care Facilities, and Infection Control.

As the Assistant Director in the Radiation Safety unit, you will be required to deliver a variety of regulatory activities related to radiation safety and help enforce the principles of radiation protection including the process of Justification, Optimisation and Limitation, and ensure that radiation exposures to workers, patients, members of the public and the environment are kept as low as reasonably achievable. This includes radiation source registration and user licensing, compliance monitoring and surveillance and enforcement actions under the Radiation Protection Act 2006, including related codes of practice. The role will be required to provide specialist advice on radiation safety matters and facilitate community understanding of radiation safety issues and provide administrative support to the ACT Radiation Advisory Committee on behalf of the HPS.

The ideal applicant will have an excellent understanding of radiation safety and protection and experience in or knowledge of regulation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

Mandatory:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in science with a major in physics, nuclear science, or an associated discipline relevant to radiation protection and/or radiation emitting devices.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Desirable:

• Regulatory experience or experience in the application of regulatory requirements.

Note: Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au

Closing date: 22 November 2024

The salary range is $100K to $120K, plus a car allowance, 15% bonus, and 15% Super.
Work location: Radtronics Office in Cleveland, QLD.
Applications can be sent to: t.biraghi@radtronics.com.au

About the role:

We seek a dynamic and experienced Sales Manager to advance our mission of integrating cutting-edge technology across Australia, New Zealand, and neighboring regions.

• This role is pivotal in managing our diverse clientele portfolio, which includes ADF, state and federal government entities, hospitals, industry, and academic institutions.
  The position will require the successful applicant to:
• Develop and nurture relationships with clients in Medical Imaging, Radiopharmaceutical Production, and the different branches of Defence, and Nuclear Research.
• Lead strategic partnerships and key account management to deliver critical solutions.
• Collaborate with international teams on solutions for complex local missions.
• Develop and oversee marketing campaigns.
• Participate in conferences and industry exhibitions at national and international levels.
• Provide data-driven quarterly forecasts to manufacturing partners based on sales history and existing projects.
• Implement business systems and sales methodologies, boosting business channels and winning competitive tenders.
• Keep up with the latest industry developments, including market positioning of corporate competitors.

About you:
To be successful in this position, you must have proven experience in sales and business development and be self-driven, organized, and passionate about Technology.

 

Requirements:

• A background or experience in health physics, medical technology, or fields relating to radiation measurement.
• Strong interpersonal skills that will allow you to liaise with varied stakeholders.
• Highly focused, reliable, and effective deadline management.
• Develop client acquisition strategy and sales activity plans to develop a continuous pipeline of opportunities.
• Proficiency in information technology and MS Office programs.
• Experience in contract development and account management.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a similar role.
• Desirable:  an understanding or experience in gamma spectroscopy.

Why Radtronics?
Be part of a team making a difference in the scientific and healthcare communities. We hire people who value inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, and integrity.

We offer competitive remuneration including car allowance.

The most important thing is the opportunity to grow in a solid and promising business like Radtronics.

Position Overview

• Ongoing| Full Time | 2 positions available| $93k - $125k +15.4% super | salary sacrificing available
• Sutherland Shire location I Health & Wellbeing Programs I Generous leave provisions
• On-site Childcare for employees | work in a campus-based community environment
• Play a critical role in the Safety & accuracy of radiation exposure monitoring

About the Opportunity

As a Dosimetry Technologist you will be responsible for managing and maintaining radiation dosimetry programs, ensuring accurate measurement and analysis of radiation dose for our personnel.  Your role includes calibrating and operating dosimetry equipment, analysing data to assess exposure levels and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and international best practice.  You will also collaborate with other safety and technical personnel to provide specialist guidance and advice to implement effective radiation protection measures and advanced dosimetry technologies.

About You

"We are looking for a Dosimetry Technologist who has a strong technical background in radiation measurement but also brings excellent communication and problem-solving skills.  The ideal candidate is someone who can work collaboratively in a team, adapt to evolving technologies, and has a keen attention to detail to ensure a high standard of accurancy"  - Carmen Naylor, Leader, Human Health Monitoring

** Membership of the Australian Radiation Protection Society will be highly regarded.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead one of the human health monitoring capability lines (internal dosimetry, external dosimetry, equipment, quality management, personnel). Provide mentorship and technical guidance to technicians, technologists, clients, and scientific visitors.
• Supervise staff, manage budgets, and optimise resources. Apply innovative methods, techniques, and products to enhance work practices, systems, and processes, ensuring high-quality services and outcomes.
• Assist in managing projects and coordinating resources to achieve objectives across multiple projects or tasks. Collaborate with stakeholders and provide ongoing support to project managers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to the technical excellence and direction of personal dosimetry services, ensuring high-quality services consistent with ISO 17025 standards.
• Resolve complex technical issues with frequent independent decision-making. Interact with clients and stakeholders at all levels to provide solutions and continuously improve human health monitoring operations.
• Develop, implement, and improve technical documents, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with national and international standards.

Please click here to view the Position Description.

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.
 

Benefits of Working with Us

ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians. 

We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:

• Training, development and mentoring opportunities 
• Performance based salary increases 
• Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions

 

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 Carmen Naylor on (02) 9717 3980.  For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361.

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

Application closing date:    Sunday 22nd September 2024 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. 

Are advertising a role: https://www.linkedin.com/hiring/jobs/4008769492/detail/?trk=eml-email_online_jobs_pillar_list_confirmation_01-null-0-null

Position Overview:

• Rockstar Radiation Protection Advisor: Seeking a dynamic professional ready for an exciting career move.
• Location: Gorgeous Western Australia—where the sun always shines, the beaches are breathtaking, and the community is as vibrant as the landscape.
• Impactful Role: Join an industry-leading team and make a real difference.
• NORM Expertise: Must have a working knowledge of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM).
• Love for Writing: Passionate about crafting Radiation Management Plans that could rival the next best-seller.
• Adventurous Spirit: Eager to explore offshore locations and the remote wilderness of Australia.
• Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy the unbeatable lifestyle WA has to offer while advancing your career.
• Humor and Adaptability: Ability to balance science with a sense of humor and embrace the adventurous nature of the role.

Ready to take the leap? Come join us and make your mark in paradise!

Closing Date 28 October 2024

• Fulltime Fixed-term I 2 years | $129k - $144k +15.4% super
• Sutherland Shire location I Flexible Work practices I Cafe on site
• On-site Childcare for employees | Free onsite parking  | Health & Wellbeing Programs
• Great opportunity to build and lead a new science program

About the Opportunity

The primary objective for the Science Program Manager, Safeguards Science will be to establish and deliver a new nuclear safeguards science program within the Nuclear Forensics capability area of Nuclear Stewardship, while developing and maintaining effective relationships with relevant stakeholders including universities and government agencies.

The position of Science Program Manager, Safeguards Science provides operational management of activities to produce outcomes and achievement of the capability area’s objectives, as well as contributes as a project team member. This position will engage across most of ANSTO with those who directly and indirectly contribute to the delivery of nuclear safeguards science R&D projects and activities. 

It is highly desirable that the successful candidate already holds a national security clearance

About You

"We are looking for someone excited to implement and develop a new science research program. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong project management experience and the ability to develop and maintain constructive working relationships with key stakeholders."  - Dale Codling, Manager Nuclear Security Science

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the capability area objectives through implementation of the designated capability area’s plans, goals and activities to deliver outcomes to achieve Nuclear Stewardship’s strategic objectives and Nuclear Security Science’s operational plan.
• Provide oversight of projects within the safeguards science program by review and reporting on project plans, allocating resources, tracking, reporting of budgets and expenditure and providing reports to line management.
• Develop and maintain collaborative networks across internal and external stakeholders to support and advance the delivery of the safeguards science program.
• Deliver a project management approach to the management of the science programs and provide oversight of science integrity, quality and compliance.
• Support initiatives and strategies to increase capability area investment through identified partnerships and with external and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute scientific knowledge and expertise to projects as a project team member. Engage in scientific activity ranging from fundamental research to the investigation of specific industry or partnered operational problems and pursue new ideas and approaches that create new concepts.

Please click here to view the full Position Description.

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.
 

Benefits of Working with Us

ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians. 

We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:

• Training, development and mentoring opportunities 
• Performance based salary increases 
• Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions

 

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 Dale Codling on (02) 9717 9509.  For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361.

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

 

Application closing date:  11:59pm 11th August 2024

All applicants must be Australian citizens.

https://careers.ansto.gov.au/job/Sydney-Science-Program-Manager%2C-Safeguards-Science-NSW/1054066866/

• Ongoing | Full Time | $93k - $125k +15.4% super
• Sutherland Shire location I Flexible Work practices I Health & Wellbeing Programs
• Childcare Centre on site  |  natural bushland campus | generous leave provisions
• Great Opportunity to join ANSTO and be emersed in interesting and inspiring work
• This role operates and manages a low level gamma spectrometry facility, and supports low level alpha spectrometry and liquid scintillation analysis

About the Opportunity

 This is a great opportunity to take end-to-end responsibility for the Low-Level Gamma Spectrometry Facility at ANSTO which provides operational and R&D benefits to ANSTO, Academia and Industry. You will be primarily responsible for several high purity germanium gamma ray spectrometers, and will offer technical support for alpha spectrometry and liquid scintillation analysis.

About You

 

"We are seeking a motivated, diligent individual to join our multi-disciplinary team who possess a blend of technical and people skills to deliver new and improved measurement capability to our clients and stakeholders" - 

Jennifer Harrison & Leader, Nuclear Stewardship

Your Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Manage the operation and maintenance of the low level gamma spectrometry instrumentation with minimal supervision.
• Prioritise, plan and schedule sample preparation and analysis to meet the specific needs of diverse clients, managing conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Competent operation of the gamma spectrometer software to perform instrument calibrations, monitor detector performance and calculate reliable analytical results to meet quality assurance requirements.
• Apply basic gamma spectrometry theory and calculation of analytical results, uncertainties and minimum detectable limits, thus recognising issues with detectors and/or software and undertake necessary actions to ensure minimal down time.
• Liaise with gamma spectrometer manufacturers/service engineers to set up a new detector, resolve issues, organise repairs and replacement of old instruments.
• Maintain and provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for alpha spectrometry and liquid scintillation analysis

 

Please click here to view the Position Description.

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.
 

Benefits of Working with Us

ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians. 

We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:

• Training, development and mentoring opportunities 
• Performance based salary increases 
• Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions

 

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 Jennifer Harrison on (02) 9717 3919.  For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361.

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

Application closing date:  11:59 pm on 11 August 2024 

All applicants must be Australian citizens.

https://careers.ansto.gov.au/job/Sydney-Instrument-Scientist-NSW/1054051066/

Radiological Controls Technician

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

We have immediate opportunities for skilled people to undertake world-leading training in the United States (U.S), setting you up for a secure career back home in the nuclear-powered submarine program - Australia's largest-ever industrial endeavour.

You will have access to cutting edge training in Pearl Harbor (Hawaii) for 2-3 years, with some roles completing placements at other locations throughout the USA during the full course of the assignment.

Role & Responsibilities

Working in Radiological Controls you will: conduct radiation surveys, implement control procedures related to transport/storage/treatment of radiological waste, monitoring of equipment, recommend changes to improve controls/correct deficiencies/increase efficiency; and you will ensure adherence to the radiological control requirements.

You will be immersed into the United States Navy processes, procedures and working on the Virginia Class systems in Pearl Harbour or other U.S locations. You will also undertake a combination of instructor led classroom-based training and on the job learning.

Radiological Controls Health

Radiological Controls Training

Radiological Controls Monitoring

At the completion of your deployment, you will return to Western Australia to carry out the planning, management, and in-water maintenance activities on the United States Navy Virginia Class Submarines.

Please note this is a Civilian role and recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment.

 

Eligibility Criteria

The successful person will possess:

• Bachelors Degree in Physical Sciences / Maths/ Health or Work experience in the health sector in a relevant field
• Experience in Radiology/Radiological controls is highly desirable but not essential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level,
• Eligibility to obtain an A2 working VISA and International Training Order (ITO) in the US,
• Strong communication skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Must be an Australian Citizen.
• Must be able to hold an NV1 Security Clearance.

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

 

What are the benefits?

We’re here to support you prior to departing for the US and when you are overseas. As an ASC employee working in the US, you will have access to a host of great benefits:

• Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States for the next 2 - 3 years (locations include Pearl Harbor or Virginia)
• Work on US Virginia Class nuclear-powered submarines and cutting-edge nuclear technology.
• Undertake world-leading training in nuclear technology.
• Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working in the US (such as cost of living allowances, housing assistance, family assistance)
• Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear-powered submarine program.
• Access to ASC’s extensive employment benefits.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Find your deeper purpose working with submarines at ASC.

To Apply

To apply, click here.

Applicants who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted as soon as possible for a brief, initial phone call to discuss further information on the opportunity and to discuss eligibility. From there, you may be invited to interview.

Applicants who are not shortlisted will also be notified via email and at the earliest opportunity.