Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Remuneration: $147,515 to $182,636 per annum
Location: Darwin, NT
Agency: Australian Government – Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water / Office of the Supervising Scientist

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. The Environmental Research Institute of the Supervising Scientist conducts multidisciplinary research spanning environmental radiation, water and sediment quality, ecosystem restoration, geomorphology, omics, drone remote sensing and environmental applications of artificial intelligence.

About the Role

The Radiation research program focuses on assessing radiation impacts to the public and the environment from uranium mining activities. Current technical capabilities include low level radiochemistry, alpha and gamma spectrometry laboratories, measurement of natural decay series radionuclides in air, soil, water and biota, radiation surveys of legacy and rehabilitated uranium mining sites, modelling and assessment of radiation exposure pathways, technical advice on regulatory applications, and engagement with International Atomic Energy Agency technical programs.

This role will lead and manage the work program of the radiation team, including staff, budget, projects and resources, to support safe and timely delivery of research and monitoring that informs the assessment of radiation impacts to people and the environment from uranium mining activities. The position also includes determining sampling and analysis requirements, undertaking field and laboratory work as required, evaluating radionuclide datasets, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, participating in stakeholder meetings and technical forums as a subject matter expert, and providing advice on regulatory applications in line with national and international radiation protection standards.

Ideal Candidate

• Expert knowledge of radioactive decay processes and radiation exposure pathways relevant to uranium mining, or the ability to translate existing knowledge to this context
• Expert knowledge of national and international best-practice recommendations for radiation protection of the public and the environment
• Experience conducting radiation impact assessments for the public and the environment, preferably in a uranium mining context
• Significant standing as a leader in radioecology and/or radiation protection, with a proven record of high-quality research papers
• Experience leading and managing a research program, including staff, budget, projects and resources
• Highly developed leadership, mentoring and collaboration skills
• Ability to establish research collaborations with government, industry and universities
• Ability to represent the organisation nationally and internationally at scientific forums and on expert working groups
• Ability to plan and undertake field work in remote locations for up to a week at a time
• Highly developed technical writing skills, including the ability to produce plain-English summaries of technical information

Mandatory Qualifications and Eligibility

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from an Australian university, or an equivalent qualification, or another qualification appropriate to the duties, is required. Applicants must also hold or be able to obtain First Aid certification, hold and maintain a valid Australian driver licence, be an Australian citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance. Pre-employment screening requirements also apply.

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Applications Close: 8 July 2026.