Radiation Protection Expert
Position Overview
- Ongoing | Full Time | $129k - $144k base salary +15.4% superannuation | salary sacrificing available
- Inclusive and Diverse Organisation | Health & Well-being Programs | Flexible Work Practices
- Generous relocation packages available for interstate/overseas candidates
- Opportunity for a Radiation Protection Professional to join ANSTO and apply your expertise & professional skills in a diverse operational environment
About the Opportunity
With the nuclear sector growing in the coming years, we are looking to expand our highly diverse and capable workforce for the exciting future ahead. As Australia looks to ANSTO as the leading source of nuclear expertise, advice, and services, you will have a crucial role in providing benefit to Australians. Lead and mentor by providing advice and guidance in radiation protection and emergency management to our internal and external stakeholders.
About You
“The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in radiation protection with proven experience in the application of radiation protection principles for Planned, Emergency and Existing exposure situations to achieve improved safety lifecycle outcomes.” Michael Polewski, Radiation Safety Lifecycle Leader
Your Duties and Responsibilities
- Effective leadership of staff, budget and resources; and the development and implementation of strategies to improve work practices, systems and processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality services and outcomes.
- Project manage and oversee aspects of Radiation Protection Services’ development and implementation, including preparing project plans and reports, establishing appropriate governance, identifying, allocating and managing available resources, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards.
- Demonstrate strong leadership qualities, working consultatively and collaboratively with project leaders, clients, and high reliability staff to establish productive working relationships and foster the communication of experiences and knowledge across different divisions.
- Provide authoritative and expert advice to the NSSS Senior Leadership on the formulation of strategies and policies related to the Section's technical responsibilities and facilitating their implementation to support the achievement of international best practice.
- Ensure a Through Life Capability Project Management approach to all radiation and nuclear new build and decommissioning activities.
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.
Working with us you will enjoy:
ANSTO offers an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments. If you are employed under the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, these include:
- 18 days personal/carers leave for each year of service
- 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
- Generous parental leave provisions:
- 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregiver
- 8 weeks Parental leave for secondary caregiver (with incremental increase to a maximum of 18 weeks effective 01/03/2027)
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Cultural, Naidoc and First Nations ceremonial leave
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 Michael Polewski on 61 (02) 9717 9518. 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: 17th February 2025 at 11:59pm
Australian Citizens Preferred
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.