Radiation Protection Technologist

ANSTO; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working where possible

18 days personal/carers leave annually

3 days paid leave (Christmas to New Y​

Parental leave: 18 weeks (primary)

18 weeks parental leave

Annual flu vaccinations

Cultural, NAIDOC, and First Nations.

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging options via superann.

Job summary

ANSTO is seeking a Radiation Protection Technologist to join a specialist team spanning radiation protection, operational health physics, training and emergency preparedness and response. The role offers variety beyond routine protection tasks and opportunities to contribute to national and international efforts.

You will help develop capability across Training, Equipment, Personnel and Doctrine, delivering practical training and exercises while engaging with government agencies, emergency

Qualifications

• Experience in radiation protection and health physics.
• Ability to lead projects and teams.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and expertise in radiation protection across operational, project and emergency response activities.
• Lead and support staff, resources and radiation protection capability development.
• Provide practical advice to ensure safe management, handling, transport and disposal of radioactive material.
• Develop and improve radiation protection procedures, work practices and emergency response arrangements.
• Deliver radiation protection training, mentoring and professional guidance to staff and clients.
• Support and lead projects, optimisation activities, research and the implementation of new technologies.
• Work collaboratively with operational leaders, clients and stakeholders to achieve safe, effective and practical outcomes.
• Maintain readiness to support ANSTO's national and international radiological emergency response commitments.

Skills

Radiation protection

Health physics

Training delivery

Project leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation – Lucas Heights NSW

• Ongoing| Full Time | $100k-$134k +15.4% super
• Lucas Heights| Work-life balance| Free Parking| Child Care Onsite
• Be part of a collaborative team working with internal and external stakeholders

Company description:

Australian Nuclear Science

Job description:

Position Overview

• Ongoing| Full Time | $100k-$134k +15.4% super
• Lucas Heights| Work-life balance| Free Parking| Child Care Onsite
• Be part of a collaborative team working with internal and external stakeholders

About the Opportunity

Are you looking for a radiation protection role where your technical expertise can make a real difference?

As a Radiation Protection Technologist, you'll be part of a specialist team working across radiation protection, operational health physics, training, capability development and emergency preparedness and response. This is a diverse role that offers the opportunity to apply your skills beyond routine radiation protection activities and contribute to work of national and international significance.

You will help develop and strengthen capability across Training, Equipment, Personnel, and Doctrine and Concepts, while planning and delivering practical training, exercises and other capability-building activities.

Depending on your experience, you may contribute to:

• radiation protection and operational health physics activities across ANSTO;
• development and delivery of specialist radiation protection training;
• emergency preparedness, exercises and operational response;
• radiation monitoring, equipment and capability development;
• Commonwealth emergency response arrangements, including COMDISPLAN;
• Australia's contribution to the IAEA Response and Assistance Network (RANET); and
• collaboration with government agencies, emergency services, industry and other radiation protection professionals.

This is an opportunity to broaden your experience, build specialist capability and be part of a team working collaboratively across ANSTO and with external stakeholders to strengthen radiation protection and emergency response capability in Australia and internationally

About You

'The ideal candidate will be able to work independently while also collaborating effectively across multiple stakeholders. They will be passionate about improving business processes, maintaining high-quality standards and delivering accurate outcomes with strong attention to detail ' - Prashant Maharaj (Radiological Emergency Manager)

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and expertise in radiation protection across operational, project and emergency response activities.
• Lead and support staff, resources and radiation protection capability development.
• Provide practical advice to ensure the safe management, handling, transport and disposal of radioactive material.
• Develop and improve radiation protection procedures, work practices and emergency response arrangements.
• Deliver radiation protection training, mentoring and professional guidance to staff and clients.
• Support and lead projects, optimisation activities, research and the implementation of new technologies.
• Work collaboratively with operational leaders, clients and stakeholders to achieve safe, effective and practical outcomes.
• Maintain readiness to support ANSTO's national and international radiological emergency response commitments.

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 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)
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Cultural, NAIDOC, and First Nations ceremonial leave
• Fitness Passport
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.

Application closing date: 30 November 2026 at 11:59pm

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 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.