Application closing date:  6th February 2022

Full time ongoing/Non-ongoing | $100,018  - $114,404 package inc15.4% super

Primary purpose of the role

In this role, you will perform a range of complex scientific tasks, including environmental dispersion modelling, consequence assessment and dose calculations, to estimate risk and potential health impacts to the public, workers and the environment from exposure to ionising radiation. A primary focus of this role will be to support risk assessment for nuclear powered vessels.  You will work closely with other staff within the Assessment and Advice Section, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure that advice provided is based on the latest scientific knowledge and national and international experience.

Key accountabilities

• Under limited direction perform complex and diverse tasks related to assessing risks and health impacts from exposure to radiation, with a focus on ionising radiation;
• Perform roles to support ARPANSA's emergency preparedness and response plans and arrangements and contribute to the development of Codes and Standards for radiation protection;
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and results obtained, and support the preparation of associated guidance documents and technical reports;
• Be an active member of ARPANSA’s Talk to a Scientist program, which responds to enquiries from industry, and member of the public.
• Communicate with and provide advice to a wide variety of clients and external stakeholders.

Job specific capabilities

You must possess a tertiary degree in a branch of the physical sciences, from an Australian educational institution or a comparable qualification. A sound knowledge of physics and environmental modelling is essential. Experience in radiation protection and with geographic information systems, simple programming, and database management would be advantageous.

You will have well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute effectively in a team environment, sometimes in a leading role, together with the ability to liaise with all levels of staff, clients and members of the general public. You will have the ability to consistently perform efficiently and effectively at a high level and the demonstrated ability to make well balanced and informed decisions.

You must hold Australian citizenship or possess permanent residency status leading to citizenship and be prepared to travel interstate from time to time as required. This position is a designated security assessment position which will require you to successfully undertake and maintain a security clearance. 

Selection criteria

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading employer in ionising and non-ionising radiation protection. If you want to advance your scientific career, please tells us your skills, experiences and achievements that demonstrate all selection criteria in no more than 1000 words in total. 

• Demonstrated experience in source term identification and modelling environmental transport processes. 
• Demonstrated experience in the application of consequence assessments to estimate risks and health impacts to people and the environment.
• Demonstrated capability in data analysis, processing and data visualisation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build and sustain positive relationships with team members, stakeholders and clients.
• Demonstrated communication and liaison skills including the ability to impart complex information clearly, including the capacity to produce reports which are clear, concise and readily understood by the intended audience.