Health Physics Surveyor

Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Childcare centre on site

Free parking

Training & accreditation program

Job summary

Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is seeking Health Physics Surveyors as a practical entry point into Radiation Protection, with comprehensive training and accreditation supports from day one. You will monitor and measure radiation levels, advise on radiological hazards, deliver basic safety training, and contribute to safety procedures across diverse operations.

Occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong technical, communication and team-working skills.
• Flexible and safety-focused in dynamic environments.
• Interest in radiation protection and safety disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and measure radiation levels and advise on radiological hazards.
• Provide advice on protective measures across diverse situations.
• Deliver basic radiation safety training to staff.
• Contribute to safety procedures and work instructions.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering or science

Job description

• Ongoing I Full Time I $75k- $97k + 15.4% super | salary sacrificing available
• Sutherland Shire I Work-life balance I Fitness Passport | Childcare centre on site | free parking
• Great starting point or career change opportunity - Vacancies for Band 3/4 linked roles - occasional overtime as required
• There is a comprehensive training & accreditation program available for this role

About the Opportunity

ANSTO is currently looking for the next generation of Health Physics Surveyors. This role is a great starting point to launch you into an exciting career in Radiation Protection or may suit someone with tertiary qualifications in relevant engineering/science discipline. Whether you are looking for a career change or are a Year 12 school leaver with an interest in science, we would love to hear from you.

A Talent pool will be created from this recruitment action.

About You

"The ideal candidate will possess strong technical, communication and team working skills. They will be flexible and tolerant to the ever-changing operational requirements of the organisation with a solid safety focus." - Darren McPherson, Radiation Protection Technologist - Safety Operations.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and measure radiation levels and advise on radiological hazards, provide ventilation safety advice, log information to ensure QA compliance.
• Provide advice to different levels of personnel on the most effective practical radiation protection measures to be taken across a large and varied range of situations. This advice is based on defined policies and procedures within a set range of parameters.
• Deliver basic radiation safety training to other ANSTO staff, including trainee safety officers and describe work procedures to non-ANSTO visitors.
• Provide advice on radiation safety procedures to be incorporated into divisional documents, including assisting in the preparation of these work instructions while following safety standards, procedures and instructions.

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 training and development, performance base salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.

• Support flexible working where possible
• 18 days personal/carers leave annually
• 3 days paid leave (Christmas to New Year)
• Parental leave: 18 weeks (primary), 8 weeks (secondary, increasing to 18 weeks by 2027)
• Cultural, NAIDOC, and First Nations ceremonial leave
• Fitness Passport
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Darren McPherson 0475 812 666. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on [phone].

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure all candidates have equal access and opportunity. Please let us know if you require any support or accommodations for your interview.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require an ANSTO Suitability Assessment and a pre-employment medical assessment.

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 outcomesand 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.