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